--- product_id: 1532566 title: "Number: The Language of Science" price: "₨14366" currency: LKR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/1532566-number-the-language-of-science store_origin: LK region: Sri Lanka --- # Number: The Language of Science **Price:** ₨14366 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Number: The Language of Science - **How much does it cost?** ₨14366 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/1532566-number-the-language-of-science) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description "Beyond doubt the most interesting book on the evolution of mathematics which has ever fallen into my hands."—Albert Einstein Number is an eloquent, accessible tour de force that reveals how the concept of number evolved from prehistoric times through the twentieth century. Renowned professor of mathematics Tobias Dantzig shows that the development of math—from the invention of counting to the discovery of infinity—is a profoundly human story that progressed by “trying and erring, by groping and stumbling.” He shows how commerce, war, and religion led to advances in math, and he recounts the stories of individuals whose breakthroughs expanded the concept of number and created the mathematics that we know today. Review: Simply Astounding - I first read this book as a junior in high school and I'm not sure why I even picked it up. My sophomore year I barely squeaked by with a D in Algebra 2 my first semester and a C the next. But when I began this book, so many things started to click. This book, for me, started the process of unlearning. I took copious notes, I started asking questions in my Trig class-- this book was instrumental in my education. Dantzig told me how I thought, and why math was special. Because of this book, I started reading other math books, and by the time I left my high school I had read every single math book in the library. Because of this book, I got a BS in mathematics-- a guy with a D in Algebra 2! I reread this book just recently and heck, I'm learning all sorts of stuff from it again! Somehow, and I don't know how he does it, Dantzig eloquently explains the history, the culture, and the minds behind the most interesting concepts and the most pervasive subject in the world. And he does it in a way that taught me as a D high school math student, and has taught me again now-- things that my undergraduate degree in math never could. Buy this book and fall in love with it. Review: It puts in historical perspective the development of mathematics. - Mathematics is a 'learned' process, part of man's upbringing. It is not provided by Nature at birth. Most of us in 'developed' societies have laboured in the task of learning Maths. The lucky gifted few enjoyed the learning process and delved further into it. The outcome has become an essential tool to all humanity. The book explains beautifully how this came about over the centuries. The first chapters explain the remote historical part of the development of mathematics. Here is explained how the early development came about; how the various counting systems developed and how they were conditioned by the natural world. This was of special interest as the historical aspect in more remote and its history still need to be updated, in the light of new developments. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #643,882 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #90 in Number Systems (Books) #122 in Number Theory (Books) #281 in Mathematics History | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 130 Reviews | ## Images ![Number: The Language of Science - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tlOViax9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply Astounding *by B***M on January 8, 2014* I first read this book as a junior in high school and I'm not sure why I even picked it up. My sophomore year I barely squeaked by with a D in Algebra 2 my first semester and a C the next. But when I began this book, so many things started to click. This book, for me, started the process of unlearning. I took copious notes, I started asking questions in my Trig class-- this book was instrumental in my education. Dantzig told me how I thought, and why math was special. Because of this book, I started reading other math books, and by the time I left my high school I had read every single math book in the library. Because of this book, I got a BS in mathematics-- a guy with a D in Algebra 2! I reread this book just recently and heck, I'm learning all sorts of stuff from it again! Somehow, and I don't know how he does it, Dantzig eloquently explains the history, the culture, and the minds behind the most interesting concepts and the most pervasive subject in the world. And he does it in a way that taught me as a D high school math student, and has taught me again now-- things that my undergraduate degree in math never could. Buy this book and fall in love with it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It puts in historical perspective the development of mathematics. *by C***T on October 20, 2019* Mathematics is a 'learned' process, part of man's upbringing. It is not provided by Nature at birth. Most of us in 'developed' societies have laboured in the task of learning Maths. The lucky gifted few enjoyed the learning process and delved further into it. The outcome has become an essential tool to all humanity. The book explains beautifully how this came about over the centuries. The first chapters explain the remote historical part of the development of mathematics. Here is explained how the early development came about; how the various counting systems developed and how they were conditioned by the natural world. This was of special interest as the historical aspect in more remote and its history still need to be updated, in the light of new developments. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ So Glad this Classic is Still Available! *by M***R on November 18, 2019* Great historical explanations of numbers, number theory, and the people who developed them to give us the mathematics we have today. Great for budding thinkers and inquisitive young minds (12+). This book serves as a great reference to how zero and irrational numbers solved problems and changed the way we see numerical information. My father gave me this book when I was in the sixth grade, and it opened up a whole new world to me. The author's structure allows the reader to select areas of interest or to read from front to back. I've bought copies for my children and now grandchildren, seeing their excitement as major concepts become clearer, making it easier to succeed and excel in school. ## Frequently Bought Together - Number: The Language of Science - Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea - Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.lk/products/1532566-number-the-language-of-science](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/1532566-number-the-language-of-science) --- *Product available on Desertcart Sri Lanka* *Store origin: LK* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*