The Number Concept: Its Origin And Development (1896)

By Levi Leonard Conant

Book Overview

""The Number Concept: Its Origin and Development"" is a book written by Levi Leonard Conant and published in 1896. The book explores the history and development of the concept of numbers, from the earliest civilizations to modern times. Conant examines the various ways in which numbers have been used throughout history, including in counting, measuring, and calculating. He also discusses the different systems of numeration that have been used, such as the Roman numeral system and the Hindu-Arabic numeral system. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of the number concept and its role in human civilization. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mathematics and the development of human thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165600544
• ISBN13: 9781165600540
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"