Modern Mathematics

Originally published in 1948, this book was written to provide students with an accessible guide to various elements of mathematics.

S. A. Walling (Author), J. C. Hill (Author)

9781316612668, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 28 July 2016

164 pages
20.4 x 12.7 x 1 cm, 0.6 kg

Originally published in 1948, this book was written to provide students with an accessible guide to various elements of mathematics. The text was created for individual working rather than group learning situations. Numerous exercises are included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in mathematics and the history of education.

Preface
1. The four rules
2. Fractions
3. Decimals
4. Averages
5. Ratio
6. Proportion
7. Percentage
8. Graphs
9. Geometry
10. Measurement of areas and volumes
11. Logarithms
12. Formulae
13. Trigonometry
14. The slide rule
Tables.

Subject Areas: History of mathematics [PBX]