The beginnings and evolution of algebra /

The elements of algebra were known to the ancient Mesopotamians at least 4000 years ago. Today algebra stands as one of the cornerstones of modern mathematics. How then did the subject evolve? How did its constituent ideas and concepts arise, and how have they changed over the years? These are the q...

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Main Author:	Bashmakova, I. G. (Izabella Grigorʹevna) (Author)
Other Authors:	Smirnova, G. S. (Galina S.)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Language Notes:	Translated from the Russian.
Published:	[Washington, D.C.] : Mathematical Association of America, [2000]
Series:	Dolciani mathematical expositions ; no. 23.
Subjects:	Algebra > History. Algèbre > Histoire. Algebra. Álgebra (história) History.
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