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The Language of Science
Book • 2007
In *Number: The Language of Science*, Tobias Dantzig provides an engaging narrative on the evolution of mathematical concepts, tracing the development of numbers from ancient civilizations to modern times.
The book highlights how societal factors like commerce, war, and religion influenced mathematical advancements and features stories of key figures who contributed to the field.
The book highlights how societal factors like commerce, war, and religion influenced mathematical advancements and features stories of key figures who contributed to the field.
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