The Queen of the Sciences: A History of Mathematics (The Great Courses, Science & Mathematics)

(24 lectures, 30 minutes/lecture) 2 DVDs Experienced in teaching mathematics to students of all levels, Professor Bressoud was a Peace Corps volunteer in the West Indies before earning his Ph.D., where he taught mathematics and science to intermediate students. In addition, he has written numerous articles on mathematics education and related issues, including four textbooks that draw heavily on the history of mathematics. His depth of knowledge and passion for teaching mathematics-which earned him the Mathematical Association of America's Allegheny Mountain Section Distinguished Teaching Award-make your journey through the story of mathematics all the more riveting and exciting. Mathematics has exhibited an inexhaustible power to illuminate aspects of the universe that have been cloaked in mystery. In charting the storied history of its evolution, The Queen of the Sciences not only illustrates how these mysteries were revealed but exposes, with a wealth of insight, the enormous efforts that went into deciphering our natural world. Available Exclusively on DVD Because of the highly visual nature of the subject matter, this course is available only on DVD. It features more than a dozen maps as well as several hundred historical portraits and graphics, on-screen text, and equations to complement the lectures.