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	== Mathematical history ==		== Mathematical history ==

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	~~==Supplemental textbooks ==~~		This page includes recommendations largely intended for casual reading that nonetheless build subject-specific intuition or provide insight into the discipline. For recommendations better suited to formal learning, see [[mathematics learning recommendations]].

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	~~\| ''Introduction to Algebra'' \|\| Richard Rusczyk \|\| ISBN 978-1-934124-14-7, [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=intro:algebra paperback] \|\|~~ This is a first year high school algebra textbook published by Art of Problem Solving that teaches elements of mathematical thinking and problem solving, as opposed to rote drill. The series has been reviewed very favorably, for ~~example, [http://www.quora.com/What-are-some-good-books-to-help-me-get-math on Quora].~~
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	\| ''Introduction to Geometry'' \|\| Richard Rusczyk \|\| ISBN 978-1-934124-08-6, [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=intro:geometry paperback] \|\| This is a high school geometry textbook published by Art of Problem Solving that ~~teaches elements of mathematical thinking and problem solving, as opposed to rote drill. The series has been reviewed very favorably, for example, [http://www.quora.com/What-are-some-good~~-~~books-to-help-me-get-math on Quora].~~
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	\| ''Measurement'' \|\| Paul Lockhart \|\| ISBN 978-0674057555, [http://www.amazon.com/Measurement-Paul-Lockhart/dp/0674057554 Amazon paperback] \|\| Paul Lockhart is a professional mathematician who spent years teaching high school and developing innovative curriculum. This offers his take on geometry and calculus. The portion on geometry can be learned concurrently with geometry, and the ~~portion on calculus can be learned concurrently with calculus.~~
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	\| ''Intermediate Algebra'' \|\| Richard Rusczyk and Matthew Crawford \|\| ISBN 978-1-934124-04-8, [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=interm:algebra paperback] \|\| This is a second year high school algebra textbook published by Art of Problem Solving, that teaches elements of mathematical thinking and problem solving, as opposed to rote drill. The series has been reviewed very favorably, for example, [http://www.~~quora.com/What-are-some-good-books-to-help-me-get-math on Quora].~~
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	\| ''Precalculus'' \|\| Richard Rusczyk \|\| ISBN 978-1-934124-16-1, [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=precalc paperback] \|\| This is a precalculus textbook, published by Art of Problem Solving, that teaches elements of mathematical thinking and problem solving, as opposed to ~~rote drill. The series has been reviewed very favorably, for example~~, [~~http://www.quora.com/What-are-some-good-books-to-help-me-get-math on Quora].~~
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	~~\| ''Calculus'' \|\| David Patrick \|\| ISBN 978-1-934124-24-6,~~ [~~http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=calculus paperback~~] \|\|
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	\| ''Excursions in Calculus: An Interplay of the Continuous and the Discrete'' \|\| Robert M. Young \|\| ISBN 978-0883853177, [http://www.amazon.com/Excursions-Calculus-Continuous-Mathematical-Expositions/dp/0883853175 Amazon paperback] ~~\|\| This book has some very nice applications of calculus, and studying it concurrently with calculus will help reinforce your understanding of calculus~~.
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	== About mathematics as a discipline ==		== About mathematics as a discipline ==

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	\| ''Intermediate Algebra'' \|\| Richard Rusczyk and Matthew Crawford \|\| ISBN 978-1-934124-04-8, [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=interm:algebra paperback] \|\| This is a second year high school algebra textbook published by Art of Problem Solving, that teaches elements of mathematical thinking and problem solving, as opposed to rote drill. The series has been reviewed very favorably, for example, [http://www.quora.com/What-are-some-good-books-to-help-me-get-math on Quora].		\| ''Intermediate Algebra'' \|\| Richard Rusczyk and Matthew Crawford \|\| ISBN 978-1-934124-04-8, [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=interm:algebra paperback] \|\| This is a second year high school algebra textbook published by Art of Problem Solving, that teaches elements of mathematical thinking and problem solving, as opposed to rote drill. The series has been reviewed very favorably, for example, [http://www.quora.com/What-are-some-good-books-to-help-me-get-math on Quora].
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	\| ''Precalculus'' \|\| Richard Rusczyk \|\| ISBN 978-1-934124-16-1, [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=precalc paperback] \|\| This is a precalculus textbook published by Art of Problem Solving, that teaches elements of mathematical thinking and problem solving, as opposed to rote drill. The series has been reviewed very favorably, for example, [http://www.quora.com/What-are-some-good-books-to-help-me-get-math on Quora].		\| ''Precalculus'' \|\| Richard Rusczyk \|\| ISBN 978-1-934124-16-1, [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=precalc paperback] \|\| This is a precalculus textbook, published by Art of Problem Solving, that teaches elements of mathematical thinking and problem solving, as opposed to rote drill. The series has been reviewed very favorably, for example, [http://www.quora.com/What-are-some-good-books-to-help-me-get-math on Quora].
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	\| ''Excursions in Calculus: An Interplay of the Continuous and the Discrete'' \|\| Robert M. Young \|\| ISBN 978-0883853177, [http://~~info~~.~~cognitomentoring~~.~~org~~/~~wiki~~/~~Online_mathematics_learning_resources~~ Amazon paperback] \|\| This book has some very nice applications of calculus, and studying it concurrently with calculus will help reinforce your understanding of calculus.		\| ''Calculus'' \|\| David Patrick \|\| ISBN 978-1-934124-24-6, [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=calculus paperback] \|\|
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			\| ''Excursions in Calculus: An Interplay of the Continuous and the Discrete'' \|\| Robert M. Young \|\| ISBN 978-0883853177, [http://www.amazon.com/Excursions-Calculus-Continuous-Mathematical-Expositions/dp/0883853175 Amazon paperback] \|\| This book has some very nice applications of calculus, and studying it concurrently with calculus will help reinforce your understanding of calculus.
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	\| ''Precalculus'' \|\| Richard Rusczyk \|\| ISBN 978-1-934124-16-1, [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=precalc paperback] \|\| This is a precalculus textbook published by Art of Problem Solving, that teaches elements of mathematical thinking and problem solving, as opposed to rote drill. The series has been reviewed very favorably, for example, [http://www.quora.com/What-are-some-good-books-to-help-me-get-math on Quora].		\| ''Precalculus'' \|\| Richard Rusczyk \|\| ISBN 978-1-934124-16-1, [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/viewitem.php?item=precalc paperback] \|\| This is a precalculus textbook published by Art of Problem Solving, that teaches elements of mathematical thinking and problem solving, as opposed to rote drill. The series has been reviewed very favorably, for example, [http://www.quora.com/What-are-some-good-books-to-help-me-get-math on Quora].
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	\| ''Excursions in Calculus: An Interplay of the Continuous and the Discrete'' \|\| Robert M. Young \|\| ISBN 978-0883853177, [http://~~www~~.~~amazon~~.~~com~~/~~Integers-Polynomials-Rings-Undergraduate-Mathematics~~/~~dp/0387201726~~ Amazon paperback] \|\| This book has some very nice applications of calculus, and studying it concurrently with calculus will help reinforce your understanding of calculus.		\| ''Excursions in Calculus: An Interplay of the Continuous and the Discrete'' \|\| Robert M. Young \|\| ISBN 978-0883853177, [http://info.cognitomentoring.org/wiki/Online_mathematics_learning_resources Amazon paperback] \|\| This book has some very nice applications of calculus, and studying it concurrently with calculus will help reinforce your understanding of calculus.
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	\| ''Love and Math: The Heart of Hidden Reality'' \|\| Edward Frenkel \|\| ISBN 978-0465050741, [http://www.amazon.com/Love-Math-Heart-Hidden-Reality/dp/0465050743/ Amazon hardcover]		\| ''Love and Math: The Heart of Hidden Reality'' \|\| Edward Frenkel \|\| ISBN 978-0465050741, [http://www.amazon.com/Love-Math-Heart-Hidden-Reality/dp/0465050743/ Amazon hardcover]
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			\| ''Introduction to Mathematical Thinking'' \|\| Keith Devlin \|\| ISBN 978-0615653631, [http://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Mathematical-Thinking-Keith-Devlin/dp/0615653634 Amazon paperback]
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	\| ''The Music of the Primes: Searching to Solve the Greatest Mystery in Mathematics'' \|\| Marcus du Sautoy \|\| ISBN 978-0062064011, [http://www.amazon.com/The-Music-Primes-Searching-Mathematics/dp/0062064010 Amazon paperback] \|\| This book is one of the best books for a general audience on the history 19th and 20th century mathematical research. It focuses on the Riemann Hypothesis, which is one of the most famous unsolved mathematical problems, but manages to tie together many different threads, which offers the reader a sense of perspective. Art of Problem Solving founder Richard Rusczyk [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/blog/807 named it] one of his favorite math popularization books. The book requires no mathematical background.		\| ''The Music of the Primes: Searching to Solve the Greatest Mystery in Mathematics'' \|\| Marcus du Sautoy \|\| ISBN 978-0062064011, [http://www.amazon.com/The-Music-Primes-Searching-Mathematics/dp/0062064010 Amazon paperback] \|\| This book is one of the best books for a general audience on the history 19th and 20th century mathematical research. It focuses on the Riemann Hypothesis, which is one of the most famous unsolved mathematical problems, but manages to tie together many different threads, which offers the reader a sense of perspective. Art of Problem Solving founder Richard Rusczyk [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/blog/807 named it] one of his favorite math popularization books. The book requires no mathematical background.
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	\| ''The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography'' \|\| Simon Singh\|\| ISBN 978-0385495325, [http://www.amazon.com/The-Code-Book-Science-Cryptography/dp/0385495323Amazon paperback] \|\| This book gives a history of the mathematical field of cryptography, which has affected society on many levels. Students who have learned first year high school algebra are probably ~~able~~ to understand the book.		\| ''The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography'' \|\| Simon Singh\|\| ISBN 978-0385495325, [http://www.amazon.com/The-Code-Book-Science-Cryptography/dp/0385495323Amazon paperback] \|\| This book gives a history of the mathematical field of cryptography, which has affected society on many levels. Students who have learned first year high school algebra are probably equipped to understand the book.
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	\| ''Journey through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics'' \|\| William Dunham \|\| ISBN 978-0140147391, [http://www.amazon.com/Journey-through-Genius-Theorems-Mathematics/dp/014014739X Amazon paperback] \|\| This book presents highlights from the history of mathematics. In doing so, it gives a sense for mathematics as a human intellectual accomplishment. A number of mathematicians remember it as their favorite math book from their high school days. It's accessible to students who have learned most of high school geometry and second year algebra.		\| ''Journey through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics'' \|\| William Dunham \|\| ISBN 978-0140147391, [http://www.amazon.com/Journey-through-Genius-Theorems-Mathematics/dp/014014739X Amazon paperback] \|\| This book presents highlights from the history of mathematics. In doing so, it gives a sense for mathematics as a human intellectual accomplishment. A number of mathematicians remember it as their favorite math book from their high school days. It's accessible to students who have learned most of high school geometry and second year algebra.

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	\| ''The Music of the Primes: Searching to Solve the Greatest Mystery in Mathematics'' \|\| Marcus du Sautoy \|\| ISBN 978-0062064011, [http://www.amazon.com/The-Music-Primes-Searching-Mathematics/dp/0062064010 Amazon paperback] \|\| This book is one of the best books for a general audience on the history 19th and 20th century mathematical research. It focuses on the Riemann Hypothesis, which is one of the most famous unsolved mathematical problems, but manages to tie together many threads, which offers the reader a sense of perspective. Art of Problem Solving founder Richard Rusczyk [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/blog/807 named it] one of his favorite math popularization books. The book requires no mathematical background.		\| ''The Music of the Primes: Searching to Solve the Greatest Mystery in Mathematics'' \|\| Marcus du Sautoy \|\| ISBN 978-0062064011, [http://www.amazon.com/The-Music-Primes-Searching-Mathematics/dp/0062064010 Amazon paperback] \|\| This book is one of the best books for a general audience on the history 19th and 20th century mathematical research. It focuses on the Riemann Hypothesis, which is one of the most famous unsolved mathematical problems, but manages to tie together many different threads, which offers the reader a sense of perspective. Art of Problem Solving founder Richard Rusczyk [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/blog/807 named it] one of his favorite math popularization books. The book requires no mathematical background.
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	\| ''The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography'' \|\| Simon Singh\|\| ISBN 978-0385495325, [http://www.amazon.com/The-Code-Book-Science-Cryptography/dp/0385495323Amazon paperback] \|\| This book gives a history of the mathematical field of cryptography, which has affected society on many levels. Students who have learned first year high school algebra are probably able to understand the book.		\| ''The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography'' \|\| Simon Singh\|\| ISBN 978-0385495325, [http://www.amazon.com/The-Code-Book-Science-Cryptography/dp/0385495323Amazon paperback] \|\| This book gives a history of the mathematical field of cryptography, which has affected society on many levels. Students who have learned first year high school algebra are probably able to understand the book.

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	\| ''Journey through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics'' \|\| William Dunham \|\| ISBN 978-0140147391, [http://www.amazon.com/Journey-through-Genius-Theorems-Mathematics/dp/014014739X Amazon paperback] \|\| This book presents highlights from the history of mathematics. In doing so, it gives a sense for mathematics as a human intellectual accomplishment. A number of mathematicians remember it as their favorite math book from their high school days. It's accessible to students who have learned most of high school geometry and second year algebra.		\| ''Journey through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics'' \|\| William Dunham \|\| ISBN 978-0140147391, [http://www.amazon.com/Journey-through-Genius-Theorems-Mathematics/dp/014014739X Amazon paperback] \|\| This book presents highlights from the history of mathematics. In doing so, it gives a sense for mathematics as a human intellectual accomplishment. A number of mathematicians remember it as their favorite math book from their high school days. It's accessible to students who have learned most of high school geometry and second year algebra.
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	\| ''Euler: The Master of Us All '' \|\| William Dunham \|\| ISBN 978-0883853283, [http://www.amazon.com/~~Journey~~-~~through~~-~~Genius~~-~~Theorems~~-~~Mathematics~~/dp/~~014014739X~~ Amazon paperback] \|\| This book is a ~~fascinating~~ survey of some of the most significant work of one ~~of the~~ greatest mathematicians who ever lived. It's accessible to students who have learned calculus.		\| ''Euler: The Master of Us All '' \|\| William Dunham \|\| ISBN 978-0883853283, [http://www.amazon.com/Euler-Master-Dolciani-Mathematical-Expositions/dp/0883853280 Amazon paperback] \|\| This book is a survey of some of the most significant work of Leonhard Euler, who's one greatest mathematicians who ever lived. It's accessible to students who have learned calculus.
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	\| ''The Music of the Primes: Searching to Solve the Greatest Mystery in Mathematics'' \|\| Marcus du Sautoy \|\| ISBN 978-0062064011, [http://www.amazon.com/The-Music-Primes-Searching-Mathematics/dp/0062064010 Amazon paperback] \|\| This book is one of the best books for a general audience on the history 19th and 20th century mathematical research. It focuses on the Riemann Hypothesis, which is one of the most famous unsolved mathematical problems, but manages to tie together many threads, which offers the reader a sense of perspective. Art of Problem Solving founder Richard Rusczyk [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/blog/807 named it] one of his favorite math popularization books. The book requires no mathematical background.		\| ''The Music of the Primes: Searching to Solve the Greatest Mystery in Mathematics'' \|\| Marcus du Sautoy \|\| ISBN 978-0062064011, [http://www.amazon.com/The-Music-Primes-Searching-Mathematics/dp/0062064010 Amazon paperback] \|\| This book is one of the best books for a general audience on the history 19th and 20th century mathematical research. It focuses on the Riemann Hypothesis, which is one of the most famous unsolved mathematical problems, but manages to tie together many threads, which offers the reader a sense of perspective. Art of Problem Solving founder Richard Rusczyk [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/blog/807 named it] one of his favorite math popularization books. The book requires no mathematical background.
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	\| ''The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography'' \|\| Simon Singh\|\| ISBN 978-0385495325, [http://www.amazon.com/The-~~Music~~-~~Primes~~-~~Searching~~-~~Mathematics~~/dp/~~0062064010 Amazon~~ paperback] \|\| This book gives a history of the mathematical field of cryptography, which has affected society on many levels. Students who have learned first year high school algebra are probably able to understand the book.		\| ''The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography'' \|\| Simon Singh\|\| ISBN 978-0385495325, [http://www.amazon.com/The-Code-Book-Science-Cryptography/dp/0385495323Amazon paperback] \|\| This book gives a history of the mathematical field of cryptography, which has affected society on many levels. Students who have learned first year high school algebra are probably able to understand the book.
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	\| ''Journey through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics'' \|\| William Dunham \|\| ISBN 978-0140147391, [http://www.amazon.com/Journey-through-Genius-Theorems-Mathematics/dp/014014739X Amazon paperback] \|\| This book presents highlights from the history of mathematics. In doing so, it gives a sense for mathematics as a human intellectual accomplishment. A number of mathematicians remember it as their favorite math book from their high school days. It's accessible to students who have learned most of high school geometry and second year algebra.		\| ''Journey through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics'' \|\| William Dunham \|\| ISBN 978-0140147391, [http://www.amazon.com/Journey-through-Genius-Theorems-Mathematics/dp/014014739X Amazon paperback] \|\| This book presents highlights from the history of mathematics. In doing so, it gives a sense for mathematics as a human intellectual accomplishment. A number of mathematicians remember it as their favorite math book from their high school days. It's accessible to students who have learned most of high school geometry and second year algebra.