This classic study notes the origin of a mathematical symbol, the competition it encountered, its spread among writers in different countries, its rise to popul

Described even today as "unsurpassed," this history of mathematical notation stretching back to the Babylonians and Egyptians is one of the most comprehensive w

This classic study notes the first appearance of a mathematical symbol and its origin, the competition it encountered, its spread among writers in different cou

An entertaining look at the origins of mathematical symbols While all of us regularly use basic math symbols such as those for plus, minus, and equals, few of u