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MAT 220: History of Mathematics

Books on Reserve for MAT 220

Title @ Bloomsburg @ Lock Haven @ Mansfield Ebook Link (if available)
Math Through the Ages: A Gentle Introduction for Teachers and Others - Berlinghoff and Gouvea Y Y Y  
The Writers FAQs: A Pocket Handbook - Harris and Kunka     Y  
The Elements of Style - Strunk and White Y Y Y  
Journey Through Genius - Dunham Y Y Y  
Great Feuds in Mathematics - Hellman Y   Y  
A History of Mathematics - Katz Y Y Y  
Women of Mathematics - Grinstein Y   Y  
Men of Mathematics - Bell Y Y Y  
An Episodic History of Mathematics - Krantz       Available from eBook Central
Fascinating Mathematical People - Albers   Y   Available from eBook Central
Mathematics in a Historical Context - Suzuki Y     Available from eBook Central
How to Read Historical Mathematics - Wardhaugh Y     Available from JSTOR

 

Accessing Reserves

Bloomsburg: Ask at the Circulation Desk. You need to know the course: MAT 220, and the title of the book you want. Books can be used for 2 hours in the library.

Lock Haven: Ask at the Circulation Desk. You need to know the professor's last name: Kahn, and the title of the book you want. Books can be used for 2 hours in the library.

Mansfield: Ask at the Main Service Desk. You need to know the professor's last name: Kahn, and the title of the book you want. Books can be used in the library only and must be returned before you leave the building.

Ebooks: Click on the link above to access ebooks.