Mathematics
191-2:
A
Cross-Cultural History of Mathematics
Profs.
Robin Hartshorne
and
David Mumford
Mon-Wed
2-3:30,
Room 740, Evans Hall
The
roots of mathematics in Babylon, India, China, Greece, Islam and the
Renaissance,
Parallels and differences
of
each mathematical tradition.
A
mastery of high school mathematics will be assumed
Admission
to course at first meeting