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Number Words and Number Symbols: A Cultural History of Numbers

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Publisher Comments:

Classic study discusses number sequence and language and explores written numerals and computations in many cultures. "The historian of mathematics will find much to interest him here both in the contents and viewpoint, while the casual reader is likely to be intrigued by the author's superior narrative ability." — Library Journal. 282 illustrations.

Book News Annotation:

A reprint of the 1969 English translation (MIT Press) of the revised German edition of 1957-58 (Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, Gottingen). A classic study documenting the origin and meaning of numbers in various cultures.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

Classic study discusses number sequence and number language, then explores written numerals and computations in a wide range of cultures. 282 illustrations. "Superior narrative ability." — Library Journal.
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ISBN:
9780486270968
Subtitle:
A Cultural History of Numbers
Translator:
Broneer, Paul
Author:
Menninger, Karl
Author:
Broneer, Paul
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
General science
Subject:
History
Subject:
Counting & Numeration
Subject:
Number Systems
Subject:
Abacus
Subject:
Numeration
Subject:
Numerals
Subject:
Abacus -- History.
Subject:
General Science
Subject:
Numeration -- History.
Subject:
Numerals -- History.
Subject:
history of numbers
Subject:
number language
Subject:
Counting
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series Volume:
no. 430
Publication Date:
20111124
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
512
Dimensions:
9.25 x 6.5 in 1.75 lb
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Classic study discusses number sequence and number language, then explores written numerals and computations in a wide range of cultures. 282 illustrations. "Superior narrative ability." — Library Journal.
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