Karl Menninger (2) (1898–1963)

Author of Number Words and Number Symbols: A Cultural History of Numbers

For other authors named Karl Menninger, see the disambiguation page.

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Number Words and Number Symbols: A Cultural History of Numbers (1958) 178 copies, 1 review

Calculator's Cunning: The Art of Quick Reckoning (1965) 28 copies, 1 review

Zwischen Raum und Zahl (1960) 2 copies

Mathematik in deiner Welt : Von ihrem Geist und ihrer Art zu denken (1954) 2 copies

Mathematik allgemein / Ali Baba und die 39 Kamele: Ergötzliche Geschichten von Zahlen und Menschen (1992) 2 copies

Mathematik und Kunst 1 copy

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Canonical name: Menninger, Karl
Birthdate: 1898-10-06
Date of death: 1963-10-02
Gender: male
Education: Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main (Dr.Phil|1921)
Occupations: mathematician
Nationality: Germany
Birthplace: Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
Places of residence: Heppenheim, Hessen, Germany
Place of death: Heppenheim, Hessen, Germany
Associated Place (for map): Hessen, Germany

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HoraceSPatoot 51 reviews

Calculator's cunning; the art of quick reckoning by Karl Menninger

Before computers and calculators, people had to perform arithmetic entirely by hand. Tools such as an abacus and slide rule were available, and eventually an adding machine, but surprisingly, a good calculator (a person, not a thing) could beat these devices handily on certain kinds of problems. This book contains fascinating, clever tricks for performing arithmatic by force of mind. You'll surprise your friends all the more now that arithmetic is becoming a lost art.

Sep 25, 2007

keylawk 2,151 reviews

Number Words and Number Symbols: A Cultural History of Numbers by Karl Menninger

The author introduces the book with a wonderful question: How do we count today?

The author provides an academic and historical development of our words for numbers. The book attempts to determine HOW and WHAT we actually count and what "counting" really is.

Jan 8, 2016