Don't hope to get rid of books (Umberto Eco)
+371 27000041, +371 27000045
(on working days 9:00-17:00 latvian)
+371 27000041
+371 27000045

(on working days 10:00-17:00)

The History of Numbers: Numbers, Symbols, and Words – Menninger Karl – Centerpoligraph – 2024 – ISBN 978-5-9524-6129-1

The History of Numbers: Numbers, Symbols, and Words
29.99 €
The only thing available 2
The History of Numbers: Numbers, Symbols, and Words
29.99 €
In basket
This publication represents a fundamental compendium of knowledge on the origins of numbers and numerals, the development of numerical sequences and numerical language—the major work of the German mathematician Karl Menninger. In an accessible format, primarily through engaging stories, the author introduces the reader to the concept of number and provides a comprehensive analysis of the origins of numbers and their development across cultures. Of particular interest is the account of ancient counting devices: primitive tally sticks, knotted cords from ancient Peru, complex finger gestures once used as numerals, counting boards with tokens, and the abacus. Numerous illustrations and tables comparing numbers and their representations in different languages aid in the comprehension of the text.
See also:

You might be interested:

Dress Code: The Naked Truth About Fashion
Popular science and informative literature
Dress Code: The Naked Truth About Fashion
Arntzen Marie Grinde
14.99 €
In basket
Why are some countries rich and others poor?
Popular science and informative literature
Why are some countries rich and others poor?
Acemoglu Daron, Robinson James
19.99 €
In basket
#pantsfrackvest: What are linguistic borrowings and how do they work?
Popular science and informative literature
#pantsfrackvest: What are linguistic borrowings and how do they work?
Eliferova Maria
14.99 €
In basket
Physics of the Future
Popular science and informative literature
Physics of the Future
Kaku Michio
19.99 €
In basket