A History of Mathematics, An Introduction, Third Edition

A History of Mathematics, Third Edition, provides students with a solid background in the history of mathematics and focuses on the most important topics for today’s elementary, high school, and college curricula. Students will gain a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts in their historical context, and future teachers will find this book a valuable resource in developing lesson plans based on the history of each topic.

This book is ideal for a junior or senior level course in the history of mathematics for mathematics majors intending to become teachers. CourseSmart textbooks do not include any media or print supplements that come packaged with the bound book.