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This classic study notes the first appearance of a mathematical symbol and its origin, the competition it encountered, its spread among writers in different countries, its rise to popularity, its eventual decline or ultimate survival. Originally published in 1929 in a 2-volume edition, this monumental work is presented here in 1 volume.Cajori, Florian is the author of 'History of Mathematical Notations/Two Volumes Bound As One/Notations in Elementary Mathematics, Vol 1/Notations Mainly in Higher Mathematics, Vol' with ISBN 9780486677668 and ISBN 0486677664.
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