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Critics Corner

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

Mathematical Expeditions
A collection of original texts to help students learn some important areas of mathematics.
The Calculus Gallery
A gallery of episodes from the history of calculus.
Discovering the Beauty of Science - Virtual Tours and Field Trips Near You
A math history class visits the 'Beautiful Science' exhibit at the Huntington Library in Southern California.
Classics of Mathematics
A sourcebook of original materials in the history of mathematics from ancient times to the early twentieth century.
Math Forum website
A description of this well-regarded website.
St Andrews History of Mathematics Archive
This website offers a collection of biographies of mathematicians and a variety of resources on the development of various branches of mathematics. It is an extremely rich and extensive site.
An Introduction to the History of Mathematics
Howard Eves' sixth edition is still worth considering for a textbook.
Number from Ahmes to Cantor
A lively history of number systems and number theory from earliest times up to the notion of "infinity".
Calculus Gems: Brief Lives and Memorable Moments
A collection of short biographical sketches of people involved in the development of calculus, as well as brief descriptions of important events in that development.
Readings in the History of Mathematics Education
This collection of readings gives details on the history of mathematics education in the U.S. from 1828 to 1959.

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