Georges Ifrah – The Universal History Of Numbers 1 1996 Turkish Book Turkey

Georges Ifrah – The Universal History Of Numbers 1: In Pursuit Of A Shadow (Rakamların Evrensel Tarihi 1: Bir Gölgenin Peşinde) – TÜBİTAK Yayınları Edition (1996)

Description:

This is the 1996 Turkish edition of The Universal History Of Numbers 1: In Pursuit Of A Shadow (Rakamların Evrensel Tarihi 1: Bir Gölgenin Peşinde), published by TÜBİTAK Yayınları. The book is written by Georges Ifrah, an internationally recognized scholar whose research on the origins of numbers and numerical systems has become a major reference in the history of mathematics.

In this fascinating work, Ifrah traces the origins and development of numbers from humanity’s earliest civilizations to the emergence of sophisticated mathematical systems. Drawing upon archaeology, linguistics, anthropology, and the history of science, the book examines how ancient peoples counted, measured, recorded quantities, and gradually developed numerical symbols. Readers are introduced to the counting methods of early societies as well as the numeral systems of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, China, and other cultures. Through this historical journey, the book reveals how one of humanity’s most important intellectual inventions evolved across thousands of years.

Georges Ifrah devoted much of his career to studying the history of mathematics and numerical notation. His groundbreaking research helped illuminate the cultural and historical roots of modern mathematics, making his works highly respected among historians, educators, and mathematicians alike.

This TÜBİTAK Yayınları edition presents the first volume of Ifrah’s acclaimed series and offers a richly researched exploration of the origins of numbers and counting systems.

Key Features:

• Title: Exploration Of Africa (Afrika'nın Keşfi)

• Author: Colin Hynson

• Publisher: Alkım Yayınevi

• PublicationYear: 2001

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Paperback

• Genre: History; Geography; Educational nonfiction

• Topics: African exploration; Expeditions; Cartography; Geographical discovery

• Themes: Discovery; Adventure; Exploration; Cultural encounters

• Illustrated: Yes

• Literary Significance: An accessible introduction to the history of African exploration and geographical discovery