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Algebra: History of Mathematics

Sets, Symbols and the Language of Thought

Written for beginning and continuing students of algebra, this book is part of a series, The History of Mathematics, which gives a wonderful overview of the development of mathematics and its myriad aspects. It would be ideal to have this set in every eighth-grade math class, as these books are full of the answers often sought by students launching their algebra studies.

With easy familiarity, Professor Tabak discusses the great mathematicians and their contributions to algebra, one of the oldest branches of mathematics. Early mathematicians had broad interests, reflecting the fact that algebra is, as the author points out, as important and intrinsic to human beings as are art, music and philosophy.

The chronology of algebra in the back of this book is invaluable. We hope that Professor Tabak’s unique workpart of a very special seriesis brought to the attention of as many eighth-grade math teachers as possible, and incorporated into their algebra curriculum.

Author John Tabak
Publisher Facts on File (May 2004)