Mathematics in Civilization

by Howard L. Resnikoff, Raymond O. Wells Jr., Raymond O'Neil Wells

Book Overview

Space flight, computers, lasers, and information technology ― these are but a few examples of the spectacular growth, development, and far-reaching applications of mathematics. But what of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486246744
• ISBN13: 9780486246741
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Entertaining and puts math in context

This book is easy and entertaining to read. It puts mathematics in context and motivates to study mathematics. The book also teaches to respect the work of all those mathematicians that have made it possible for us to reach the current level of civilization.