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Algebra in Context: Introductory Algebra from Origins to Applications
Amy Shell-Gellasch
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Description for Algebra in Context: Introductory Algebra from Origins to Applications
Hardback. Provides a framework for understanding algebra and related fields. In this book, students will discover why mathematics is such a crucial part not only of civilization but also of everyday life. Num Pages: 552 pages, 49, 28 black & white illustrations, 12 black & white line drawings, 9 maps. BIC Classification: PBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1293.
This book's unique approach to the teaching of mathematics lies in its use of history to provide a framework for understanding algebra and related fields. With Algebra in Context, students will soon discover why mathematics is such a crucial part not only of civilization but also of everyday life. Even those who have avoided mathematics for years will find the historical stories both inviting and gripping. The book's lessons begin with the creation and spread of number systems, from the mathematical development of early civilizations in Babylonia, Greece, China, Rome, Egypt, and Central America to the advancement of mathematics over ... Read more
This book's unique approach to the teaching of mathematics lies in its use of history to provide a framework for understanding algebra and related fields. With Algebra in Context, students will soon discover why mathematics is such a crucial part not only of civilization but also of everyday life. Even those who have avoided mathematics for years will find the historical stories both inviting and gripping. The book's lessons begin with the creation and spread of number systems, from the mathematical development of early civilizations in Babylonia, Greece, China, Rome, Egypt, and Central America to the advancement of mathematics over ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
552
Condition
New
Number of Pages
552
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD, United States
ISBN
9781421417288
SKU
V9781421417288
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About Amy Shell-Gellasch
Amy Shell-Gellasch is an associate professor of mathematics at Montgomery College. She is the editor of Hands on History: A Resource for Teaching Mathematics, the author of In Service to Mathematics: The Life and Work of Mina Rees, and the coeditor of From Calculus to Computers: Using the Last 200 Years of Mathematics History in the Classroom. ... Read more
Reviews for Algebra in Context: Introductory Algebra from Origins to Applications
This book approaches the teaching of algebra to first year undergraduate students with a unique use of the art's history and development. Students that have already encountered many of these topics in a traditional format in high school or college may find this engaging framework a boon to understanding. Mathematical Association of America The book is well organized and thorough. ... Read more