Introduction; 1. The ancient world; 2. The classical world; 3. China and India; 4. The Islamic world; 5. The Middle Ages; 6. Renaissance and Reformation; 7. Early modern Europe; 8. The eighteenth century; 9. The nineteenth century; 10. The United States; 11. The modern world; Epilogue; Bibliography.
An exploration of the interaction between mathematics, mathematicians and society. What would Newton see if he looked out his window?
This is a unique book that helps its readers put the major (and
minor) events in the history of mathematics into the context of
what else was happening in the world. Suzuki even shows us that
many historical figures in mathematics were actors on a larger
stage. Not only is the book a worthwhile read, but it will be a
constant reference afterwards."" - Victor Katz, Author of A History
of Mathematics
""It is a wonderful read that will provide its audience with
insights into the effects mathematics had on the world at various
times in its history as well as the reciprocal effects world events
had on mathematics."" - Mathematical Reviews
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