--- product_id: 61685174 title: "Mathematics: From the Birth of Numbers" brand: "jan gullberg, peter hilton" price: "₱10605" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/61685174-mathematics-from-the-birth-of-numbers store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Mathematics: From the Birth of Numbers **Brand:** jan gullberg, peter hilton **Price:** ₱10605 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mathematics: From the Birth of Numbers by jan gullberg, peter hilton - **How much does it cost?** ₱10605 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/61685174-mathematics-from-the-birth-of-numbers) ## Best For - jan gullberg, peter hilton enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jan gullberg, peter hilton brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This extraordinary work takes the reader on a long and fascinating journey--from the dual invention of numbers and language, through the major realms of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus, to the final destination of differential equations, with excursions into mathematical logic, set theory, topology, fractals, probability, and assorted other mathematical byways. The book is unique among popular books on mathematics in combining an engaging, easy-to-read history of the subject with a comprehensive mathematical survey text. Intended, in the author's words, "for the benefit of those who never studied the subject, those who think they have forgotten what they once learned, or those with a sincere desire for more knowledge," it links mathematics to the humanities, linguistics, the natural sciences, and technology. Contains more than 1000 original technical illustrations, a multitude of reproductions from mathematical classics and other relevant works, and a generous sprinkling of humorous asides, ranging from limericks and tall stories to cartoons and decorative drawings. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 19.05 x 5.59 x 26.16 cm | | Edition | Illustrated | | Isbn 10 | 039304002X | | Isbn 13 | 978-0393040029 | | Item Weight | 2.18 kg | | Language | English | | Print Length | 1128 pages | | Publication Date | 17 Mar. 1997 | | Publisher | WW Norton & Co | ## Images ![Mathematics: From the Birth of Numbers - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71J7y1PvmYL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Suddenly, mathematics is fun again! *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 11 April 2016* The fact that Jan Gullberg is not a professional mathematician is precisely what makes this book so good.He demonstrates a rare depth of knowledge and understanding, yet at the same time, because his mind has not been "tram-lined" by the traditional approach to teaching mathematics, he is able to write in a light-hearted way using jokes and cartoons that looses nothing in terms of clarity of content. This stands in stark contrast to normal mathematical text books that present their topics in dry, sterile and frankly boring abstractions.His creative approach to explanation makes mathematics fun again because now he takes the reader on a voyage of discovery. Consequently, if you buy this book expecting the normal "text book approach" to delivery, you will be disappointed. But speaking for myself, it is precisely the traditional text book approach to mathematics that put me off in the first place. At school, I gave up on mathematics because the subject matter had been so highly abstracted away from every day life, that I was unable to place what I'd learnt into any category I could call "reality". Upon leaving the classroom, I promptly forgot most of what I'd learnt.Fortunately, Mr Gullberg has changed all this.Well done, Sir! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top maths book! *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 21 May 2014* I don't know anything about maths but my son is in his first year of Uni studying maths/ physics . I read the reviews on lots of the maths books and went for this one. I was so pleased when my son rang me up to tell me what a brilliant book it was. He said it covered all the maths he was doing at Uni and was interesting to read ( he has found lots of the course book dull)I can't be precise about any of the maths content in this book but my son gives it top marks and I give myself top marks for being good at shopping ( no marks for maths though) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's everything you need to know about maths from its birth to now *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 15 May 2019* This is really well laid out. The history of numbers and maths and how we interpreted them across cultures and era's. There's so much information to read through, it's nice to have on my shelf and im glad i have it now. I'd say its a bit like an encyclopedia but in a more fluid style of writing. 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