A History of Math in 5 Books
Putting Computer Science in Context
This article has five books I selected to highlight the history of math in a way that illuminates the foundations of Computer Science. Some of these books are mathematically rigorous, while others are light and easy to pick up and jump into.
Why the history of math for a Computer Science major? Well, if for no other reason, let it be for fun! As I said, some of the books in this list are light. You might enjoy reading about the lives of the mathematicians that shaped modern computing. You might also enjoy sitting down to tactfully study some of the greatest theorems in our history. So, in this list you should be able to find one book you’ll enjoy!
“The History of Calculus and Its Conceptual Development” by Carl B. Boyer
Carl B. Boyer’s book serves as a meticulous guide through the evolution of calculus. From ancient mathematical insights to the groundbreaking work of Newton and Leibniz, Boyer illuminates the historical journey that spawned modern calculus. This book should come as really interesting for Computer Scientists because it reveals the…
