Re: Re: [HM] Info request on history of algebra

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Wed, 30 Dec 1998 08:32:03 EST

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> We are teachers of mathematics in Italian schools (children between 11 and
> 14 years old) and members of group of research at the University of Parma.
> We are interested in introducing some elements of history of algebra in our
> classes (i.e.: the equations in problems solving).
> We are interested in contributions and/or bibliography.
> Thanks

B. L. van der Waerden's A History of Algebra, From al-Khwarizmi to Emmy
Noether (Berlin/Heidelberg/New York/Tokyo, Springer-Verlag, 1985) would be
suitable for teachers in search of background, requiring some mathematical
sophistication.

Irving H. Anellis
MLP Book Publishers

MLP : = : Mathematics, Logic, Philosophy [and Their History]

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