Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. "The Number Concept: Its Origin and Development" is a profound exploration into the psychological and historical foundations of mathematical thought. This seminal work investigates how the human mind transitioned from the basic perception of plurality to the formalization of complex number systems. Drawing upon extensive anthropological data and linguistic evidence from diverse cultures across the globe, the book traces the evolution of counting from its most rudimentary forms to sophisticated numerical structures.Levi Leonard Conant examines the various methods and symbols used by different societies to represent quantities, offering a comparative study that highlights universal patterns in mathematical evolution. The text delves into the origins of number names, the development of base systems-such as quinary, decimal, and vigesimal-and the physical aids used in counting. By bridging the gap between anthropology and mathematics, "The Number Concept: Its Origin and Development" provides invaluable insights into the cognitive history of humanity and the philosophical nature of mathematical abstraction. It remains an essential resource for those interested in the history of science and the cross-cultural study of intellectual development.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781025870571

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Levi Leonard Conant

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Number Concept: Its Origin and Development' is a profound exploration into the psychological and historical foundations of mathematical thought. This seminal work investigates how the human mind transitioned from the basic perception of plurality to the formalization of complex number systems. Drawing upon extensive anthropological data and linguistic evidence from diverse cultures across the globe, the book traces the evolution of counting from its most rudimentary forms to sophisticated numerical structures.Levi Leonard Conant examines the various methods and symbols used by different societies to represent quantities, offering a comparative study that highlights universal patterns in mathematical evolution. The text delves into the origins of number names, the development of base systems-such as quinary, decimal, and vigesimal-and the physical aids used in counting. By bridging the gap between anthropology and mathematics, 'The Number Concept: Its Origin and Development' provides invaluable insights into the cognitive history of humanity and the philosophical nature of mathematical abstraction. It remains an essential resource for those interested in the history of science and the cross-cultural study of intellectual development.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781025870571

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