A Little History of Mathematics
$18.36
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
23 July 2026
Summary
A lively, accessible history of mathematics throughout the ages and across the globe
Mathematics is fundamental to our daily lives. Science, computing, economics—all aspects of modern life rely on some kind of maths. But how did our ancestors think about numbers? How did they use mathematics to explain and understand the world around them? Where do numbers even come from?
In this Little History, Snezana Lawrence traces the fascinating history of mathematics, f…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780300286984 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0300286988 |
| Author: | Snezana Lawrence |
| Publisher: | Yale University Press |
| Imprint: | Yale University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 23 July 2026 |
| Weight: | 335g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 127mm x 197mm |
| Series: | Little Histories |
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Critics Review
“This is a triumph: a fascinating, fast-paced, vivid introduction to the ongoing story of how we came up with mathematics, the most under-appreciated success of human civilisation. Lawrence illuminates the lives and contributions of our cleverest and most creative minds with a deft touch that pulls the reader deep into their experience: it might be a little history, but it is a huge achievement.”—Michael Brooks, author of The Maths that Made Us
“If you want a readable whistle-stop tour of the past 32,000 years of mathematics, I can think of nothing better. This ‘little history’ is a great book. I particularly liked being shown the human side of the subject as well as its technical content. Buy it, read it, enjoy it!”—Ian Stewart, author of What’s the Use?
“An engaging and informative journey through the history of mathematics.”—Steven Strogatz, author of Infinite Powers
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