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The Language of Mathematics: The Stories behind the Symbols

By Raúl Rojas, Eduardo Aparicio (Translator)
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By Raúl Rojas, Eduardo Aparicio (Translator)
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A marvelous compendium of mathematical symbols and their fascinating histories

Galileo famously wrote that the book of nature is written in mathematical language. The Language of Mathematics is a wide-ranging and beautifully illustrated collection of short, colorful histories of the most commonly used symbols in mathematics, providing readers with an engaging introduction to the origins, evolution, and conceptual meaning of each one.

In dozens of lively and informative entries, Raúl Rojas sho...

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Science & TechnologyMathematicsHistory of MathematicsLogic & Foundations of Mathematics