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The Birth of Mathematics, Updated Edition Ancient Times to 1300


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English | 2019 | ASIN : B0BSR5CPK7 | 132 Pages | EPUB | 2 MB
From 700 BCE to 1300 CE, thousands of scholars from many civilizations introduced mathematical ideas that established the foundations of arithmetic, number theory, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, as well as the related sciences of astronomy and physics. Although we know very little about specific individuals who made important mathematical discoveries in Babylonia, Egypt, and China, historians in Arabia, ancient Greece, India, and medieval Italy preserved a more complete record, including the identities of some of the innovators.

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The Age of Genius, Updated Edition 1300 to 1800


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English | 2019 | ASIN : B0BSR8PNGD | 198 Pages | EPUB | 2 MB
Although mathematical innovation stagnated in Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire, scholars in southern Asia and the Middle East continued to preserve the mathematical writings of the Greeks and contributed new ideas to arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, as well as astronomy and physics. The five centuries from 1300 to 1800 marked the end of a rich period of cultural, mathematical, and scientific advancements in China, India, and Arabic countries, while witnessing new intellectual life in Europe and the Western Hemisphere. The Age of Genius, Updated Edition acquaints middle and high school students with the lives and contributions of 10 intriguing but perhaps lesser-known mathematical pioneers of this time.

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Modern Mathematics, Updated Edition 1900 to 1950


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English | 2019 | ASIN : B0BSR6QJDH | 203 Pages | EPUB | 2 MB
During the first half of the 20th century, mathematics became an international discipline that led to major advances in science and technology. Modern Mathematics, Updated Edition provides an eye-opening introduction to those five historic decades by analyzing the advancement of the field through the accomplishments of 10 significant mathematicians. From David Hilbert and Emmy Noether, who introduced the infinite dimensional vector spaces and algebraic rings that bear their names, to Norbert Wiener, the founder of cybernetics, this in-depth title covers the early 20th-century advancements that expanded the field of mathematics and transformed the way that mathematicians do their work. This edition is ideal for middle and high school students seeking resources for research or general interest.

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A to Z of Physicists, Updated Edition


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English | 2019 | ISBN: 979-8887252490 | 753 Pages | EPUB (True) | 4 MB
A to Z of Physicists, Updated Edition focuses not only on the lives and personalities of those profiled, but also on their research and contributions to the field. A fascinating and important element of this work is the attention paid to the obstacles that minority physicists had to overcome to reach their personal and professional goals. Through incidents, quotations, and photographs, the entries portray something of the human face, which is often lost in books on science and scientists.

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A to Z of Computer Scientists, Updated Edition


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English | 2020 | ASIN : B0BSR83MRY | 763 Pages | PDF EPUB | 4 MB
"This well-written collection of biographies of the most important contributors to the computer world…is a valuable resource for those interested in the men and women who were instrumental in making the world we live in today. This is a recommended purchase for reference collections."-American Reference Books Annual

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A to Z of Chemists, Updated Edition


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English | 2019 | ASIN : B0BSR75F3Y | 342 Pages | EPUB | 3 MB
A to Z of Chemists, Updated Edition tells the stories of nearly 100 chemists-both well-known scientific greats of history and contemporary scientists whose work is just verging on greatness. Readers will find fascinating entries on people such as Gertrude Belle Elion, who developed drugs to cure diseases as diverse as leukemia, gout, herpes, malaria, and arthritis. From famous mainstream chemists to minority scientists often excluded from similar titles, A to Z of Chemists, Updated Edition spans all cultures, ethnicities, and eras.

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A to Z of Biologists, Updated Edition


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English | 2019 | ASIN : B0BSR6H76Z | 761 Pages | EPUB | 6 MB
A to Z of Biologists, Updated Edition uses the device of biography to put a human face on science-a method that adds immediacy for the high school student who might have an interest in pursuing a career in biology. This comprehensive survey features more than 150 entries and50 black-and-white photographs. Each profile focuses on a biologist’s research and contributions to the field and their effect on scientists whose work followed. Their lives and personalities are also discussed through incidents, quotations, and photographs.

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