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# 4.6/5 Star Rating Global Historical Scope 3rd Edition Classic A History of Mathematics, 3rd Edition

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## Summary

> 📖 Unlock the secrets of math’s past — because knowing history means leading the future!

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## Key Features

- • **Academic Authority:** Trusted by university courses and praised by experts alike.
- • **Timeless Mathematical Legacy:** Dive deep into the evolution of math from ancient necessity to modern curiosity.
- • **Comprehensive Global Coverage:** Explore diverse cultures and eras shaping mathematics worldwide.
- • **Highly Rated & Widely Acclaimed:** Join thousands of readers who rate it 4.6 stars for depth and insight.
- • **Engaging Problem-Solving Examples:** Well-crafted examples that reveal the practical roots of math.

## Overview

A History of Mathematics, 3rd Edition by Boyer and Merzbach is a definitive, scholarly exploration of mathematics’ development across cultures and centuries. With a 4.6-star rating from over 240 reviews, this edition offers comprehensive coverage, detailed examples, and is widely used in academic settings, making it an essential resource for professionals and enthusiasts eager to connect with the roots of mathematical thought.

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Buy A History of Mathematics, 3rd Edition 3 by Boyer, Carl B., Merzbach, Uta C. (ISBN: 9780470525487) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Review: Wow, so much to get involved in, it's nearly overwhelming - I studied Physics at University quite a while ago, and am conversant in what might be considered quite advanced maths, but haven't used it on a day to day basis for a long time. Getting a little older the history of science and maths has become much more attractive. And this seems to the mother load daddy of all Mathematics History books. I still have huge swathes of the book to cover, and have to stop myself racing ahead to "fun" stuff I'm looking forward to. The writing style is a little dry at times even for someone with a passion for the subject, but the reward from getting through these parts to the well worked out examples help explain why most mathematics was born out of necessity to solve problems, and only recently has it blossomed into a subject in it's own curiosity. Highly recommended, but don't expect it to go easy, this is a grown up book that takes no prisoners and I have HUGE respect for that. Even though I have to Wikipedia my way through some bits.
Review: Very interesting! - I needed this book for one of my university courses "history of mathematics", but I found that I was actually interested in the other chapters too, the book covers a wide variety of countries and historical periods and notable mathematicians, and is very fascinating.

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 83,343 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 24 in History & Philosophy of Mathematics 46 in History of Mathematics 87 in Mathematics References |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 244 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow, so much to get involved in, it's nearly overwhelming
*by J***E on 17 August 2018*

I studied Physics at University quite a while ago, and am conversant in what might be considered quite advanced maths, but haven't used it on a day to day basis for a long time. Getting a little older the history of science and maths has become much more attractive. And this seems to the mother load daddy of all Mathematics History books. I still have huge swathes of the book to cover, and have to stop myself racing ahead to "fun" stuff I'm looking forward to. The writing style is a little dry at times even for someone with a passion for the subject, but the reward from getting through these parts to the well worked out examples help explain why most mathematics was born out of necessity to solve problems, and only recently has it blossomed into a subject in it's own curiosity. Highly recommended, but don't expect it to go easy, this is a grown up book that takes no prisoners and I have HUGE respect for that. Even though I have to Wikipedia my way through some bits.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very interesting!
*by R***E on 4 July 2013*

I needed this book for one of my university courses "history of mathematics", but I found that I was actually interested in the other chapters too, the book covers a wide variety of countries and historical periods and notable mathematicians, and is very fascinating.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A comprehensive intorduction to the History of Mathematics
*by D***S on 1 July 2024*

An excellent book for anybody interested in the History of Mathematics. Useful both as an introduction to the subject area and a reference book.

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