Republic of Numbers: Unexpected Stories of Mathematical Americans Through History

by David Lindsay Roberts

This fascinating narrative history of math in America introduces readers to the diverse and vibrant people behind pivotal moments in the nation's mathematical maturation.

Once upon a time in America, few knew or cared about math. In Republic of Numbers, David Lindsay Roberts tells the story of how all that changed, as America transformed into a powerhouse of mathematical thinkers. Covering more than 200 years of American history,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1421433087
• ISBN13: 9781421433080
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 9.1"