The Number Concept: Its Origin And Development (1896)

By Levi Leonard Conant

Book Overview

The Number Concept: Its Origin And Development is a book written by Levi Leonard Conant and first published in 1896. This book explores the history and development of the concept of numbers, from the earliest civilizations to modern times. Conant examines how numbers have been used in different cultures, including ancient Egypt, Greece, China, and India, and how they have evolved over time. He also discusses the role of numbers in mathematics, science, and philosophy, and how they have influenced our understanding of the world around us. The book is a comprehensive and detailed study of the history of numbers and their significance, and is considered a classic in the field of mathematics and philosophy.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: 1104317753
• ISBN13: 9781104317751
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"