Critics Corner

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

Museum of the History of Science, Oxford

There is much to see in this museum related to the history of mathematics.

Everything and More

A survey of concepts of infinite sets over the centuries.

Discovering the Beauty of Science - Introduction

A math history class visits the 'Beautiful Science' exhibit at the Huntington Library in Southern California.

Trigonometric Delights

A delightful survey of the history of trigonometry, along with discussions of its uses, both ancient and modern.

Review of In Pursuit of the Traveling Salesman

William Cook recounts the history of and computational progress on the traveling salesman problem, emphasizing connections within mathematics and with other disciplines.

The History of Mathematics: A Brief Course

A new edition of a brief history text, arranged topically rather than chronologically.

A Radical Approach to Real Analysis

A historically minded textbook designed to teach real analysis by considering some of the problems faced by 19th century mathematicians.

Four Colors Suffice

The history of the four color problem with sketches of the attempted proofs in the nineteenth century and an outline of the computer proof of the twentieth century.

The Development of Mathematics in Medieval Europe

A collection of articles on mathematics in Europe from the twelfth to the fifteenth century.

Speaking of Mathematics

A collection of 24 mini-posters, each containing a quotation about mathematics.