A History Of Elementary Mathematics With Hints On Methods Of Teaching (1917)

By Florian Cajori and Cajori

Book Overview

""A History of Elementary Mathematics with Hints on Methods of Teaching"" is a comprehensive book written by Florian Cajori and first published in 1917. The book explores the history of elementary mathematics, from ancient times to the modern era, and provides insights into the methods of teaching this subject. The author delves into the works of famous mathematicians such as Euclid, Archimedes, and Pythagoras, and explains their contributions to the field of mathematics. The book is divided into chapters, each dealing with a specific period in history, and covers topics such as arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and trigonometry. The author also discusses the evolution of mathematical notation and the development of mathematical concepts over time. In addition to the historical content, the book also offers practical advice on teaching mathematics. The author provides hints and tips on how to effectively convey mathematical concepts to students, as well as strategies for engaging students and making the subject more accessible. Overall, ""A History of Elementary Mathematics with Hints on Methods of Teaching"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mathematics or teaching mathematics. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of this subject and offers practical advice for educators looking to improve their teaching skills.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436732832
• ISBN13: 9781436732833
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

long out of print

Dover has done historians and students of mathematics a favour by publishing this long out of print text, from 1917. It was a seminal study of how mathematics developed in the ancient world. Cajori focused on the classical realm of the Mediterranean world. But then also in more recent times, when Europe was in its Dark Ages. He explains how the Arabs and Indians gave their contributions. Especially the role of the Arabs in, albeit inadvertantly, nurturing the maths knowledge painfully accrued in past millenia. Unlike recent texts, there are no snazzy diagrams or whatnot to enliven the narrative. Figures in books were very expensive to arrange in the 1910s. But the writing itself remains lucid.