9781330155196 - The Principles and Practice of Arithmetic, Comprising the Nature and Use of Logarithms, With the Computations Employed by Artificers, Gagers and ... for the Use of ... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a foundation in arithmetic by teaching the basic concepts of numeration, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The author takes a historical approach to the subject, tracing the development of arithmetic from its origins in ancient Egypt and Babylonia to its present-day form. Along the way, the author discusses the different ways in which arithmetic has been used throughout history to solve practical problems and advance scientific knowledge. The book also explores the theoretical underpinnings of arithmetic, explaining the mathematical principles that govern the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.