Mathematics For The Million by Lancelot Hogben - front cover
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Mathematics For The Million

by Lancelot Hogben

"Mathematics for the Million" by Lancelot Hogben, published by W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., 1937. Hardcover, ex-library edition with illustrations by J. F. Horrabin. Shows wear typical of library use, no dust jacket. A classic in math education, valuable for collectors and educators interested in historical approaches to teaching mathematics.

$20.51$
Binding:Hardcover
Condition:Acceptable
1937
W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
Stock:1 available
SKU:A24-B7-ICR-KME-0032

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Condition Details

The book is a hardcover with noticeable wear, particularly on the spine and edges, indicating its age and use. There is no dust jacket present. The interior pages show signs of age, such as foxing and library stamps from Hammond Public Library. The binding appears intact, though the book's condition is consistent with a well-used library copy.

About This Vintage 1937 Edition

"Mathematics for the Million" by Lancelot Hogben, published by W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. in New York in 1937, is a significant work in the field of mathematics education. This hardcover edition, illustrated by J. F. Horrabin, offers an accessible approach to mathematics, making it understandable for a broad audience. Hogben, a renowned scholar from the London School of Economics, crafted this book to demystify mathematical concepts for the general public. This particular copy is an ex-library edition from the Hammond Public Library, evident from the library stamps. While the original publication date is 1937, the specific edition details are not verified from the images. The book is bound in a sturdy hardcover, although it is without a dust jacket. Its condition reflects its history, with visible wear and library markings. Despite these, it remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of mathematical education and Hogben's influential work.

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W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.

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