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The Beginnings and Evolution of Algebra (Dolciani Mathematical Expositions) by I. G. Bashmakova, G. S. Smirnova is a mathematics available to read on EtoBox.

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The elements of algebra were known to the ancient Mesopotamians at least 4000 years ago. Today algebra stands as one of the cornerstones of modern mathematics. How then did the subject evolve? How did its constituent ideas and concepts arise, and how have they changed over the years? These are the questions that the authors address in this work. The authors challenge the existing view that the development of algebra was driven by the investigation of determinate equations and in particular their

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It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
I. G. Bashmakova, G. S. Smirnova
Publisher
THE MATHEMATICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Published
2000
Language
EN
ISBN
9780883853290
Category
mathematics
Subjects
Mathematics, Philosophy, Medical
Updated
2026-03-24

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