Critics Corner

Reviews of books, websites, poster sets, movies, and other resources for learning and teaching the history of mathematics.

Review of Elements of Mathematics: From Euclid to Gödel

Elements of Mathematics: From Euclid to Gödel, by John Stillwell. 440 pp.

Review of Mathematics in Ancient Egypt: A Contextual History

Mathematics in Ancient Egypt: A Contextual History, Annette Imhausen, 2016. 248 pp.

Review of Enlightening Symbols: A Short History of Mathematical Notation and Its Hidden Powers

Review of the book Enlightening Symbols: A Short History of Mathematical Notation and Its Hidden Powers, by Joseph Mazur

Review of Infinitesimal: How a Dangerous Mathematical Theory Shaped the Modern World

Seventeenth century proponents of the elusive infinitesimal clashed with Clavius and the Catholic Church.

Review of Mathematical Expeditions: Exploring Word Problems across the Ages

A collection of problems that should be of interest to teachers at all levels. Frank Swetz shares this observation at the close of his book, Mathematical Expeditions: Exploring Word Problems across the Ages.

Review of A Remarkable Collection of Babylonian Mathematical Texts

Our reviewer finds this collection of translations of Babylonian mathematical tablets to be both fascinating and accessible.

A Concise History of Mathematics

The classic work by Dirk Struik is still worth reading, especially for its attention to the social context of the development of mathematical ideas.

Celebrating Women in Mathematics and Science

This unique and beautiful book features the biographies of twenty-two notable female mathematicians and scientists, showing how their determination, creativity, and intellectual passion helped them excel in their fields.

The Life of Numbers

A creative expression combining text, design and illustrations, originally designed for the International Congress of Mathematicians in Madrid.

Consortium's Historical Notes

Collection of historical articles that appeared in Consortium, the newsletter of COMAP.