{"product_id":"the-hindu-arabic-numerals-gyan-books","title":"The Hindu-Arabic Numerals","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's a copy of \u003cem\u003eThe Hindu-Arabic Numerals\u003c\/em\u003e by David Eugene Smith – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 184 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e*The Hindu-Arabic Numerals* by David Eugene Smith traces the origin, development, and global adoption of the numeral system widely used today. The book explores how ancient Indian mathematicians created the decimal place-value system and the concept of zero, which revolutionized arithmetic and computation. Smith details the transmission of these numerals through Arabic scholars to Europe, transforming mathematics, science, and commerce. Through historical analysis, the work highlights the cultural and intellectual exchanges that facilitated this mathematical evolution, emphasizing the profound impact of Hindu-Arabic numerals on modern mathematics and everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e David Eugene Smith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback \u0026amp; Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyan Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1911\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs The Hindu-Arabic Numerals available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – \u003cem\u003eThe Hindu-Arabic Numerals\u003c\/em\u003e is available here in Paperback and Hardcover; pick the one you want from the options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho wrote The Hindu-Arabic Numerals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hindu-Arabic Numerals is written by David Eugene Smith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67964657434735,"sku":"9789374148716","price":13.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":67964657467503,"sku":"9789374144336","price":22.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/9789374148716.jpg?v=1792639782","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/the-hindu-arabic-numerals-gyan-books","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}