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A Little History of Mathematics
Author(s): Snezana Lawrence (Author)
- Publisher: Yale University Press
- Publication Date: 5 May 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 304 pages
- ISBN-10: 0300286988
- ISBN-13: 9780300286984
Book Description
In this Little History, Snezana Lawrence traces the fascinating history of mathematics, from the Egyptians and Babylonians to Renaissance masters and enigma codebreakers. We see Chinese Mathematical Art from 200 BCE, the invention of algebra in the Baghdad’s House of Wisdom, and sangaku geometrical theorems at Japanese shrines. Lawrence goes beyond the familiar names of Newton and Pascal, exploring the prominent role women have played in the history of maths, including Emmy Noether and Maryam Mirzakhani.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“It’s a pleasure to read the individual stories: the author’s lively narrative style successfully transports readers to the different eras and locations.”—Heinz Klaus Strick, Spektrum (Germany)
“An optimistic and friendly survey of the history of mathematics.”—Jenna Lorenat,
Annals of Science“[A] very enjoyable, well-written, and cleverly organized book. . . . A great read for many students who wish to get a vivid and balanced sense of modern history of mathematics.”—Thomas Morel,
British Journal for the History of MathematicsAbout the Author
Snezana Lawrence works as a senior lecturer at Middlesex University, London, and was the chair of the History and Pedagogy of Mathematics International Study Group between 2020 and 2024. She is the author of The New Year’s Present from a Mathematician and editor of Mathematicians and Their Gods. She is on X as @snezanalawrence and @mathshistory.
