Victor J. Katz

Victor Joseph Katz
Born (1942-12-31) December 31, 1942
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupations
  • Mathematician
  • Historian of mathematics
Known forUsing the history of mathematics to teach the subject
Academic background
Alma materPrinceton University
Academic work
Notable worksHistory of Mathematics: An Introduction (1993)

Victor Joseph Katz (born December 31, 1942, Philadelphia) is an American mathematician, historian of mathematics, and teacher known for using the history of mathematics in teaching mathematics.