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Ancient Mathematics

Serafina Cuomo
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      The theorem of Pythagoras, Euclid's "Elements", Archimedes' method to find the volume of a sphere: all parts of the invaluable legacy of ancient mathematics. Its discoveries and insights continue to amaze and fascinate the modern reader. However, ancient mathematics was also about counting and measuring, surveying land and attributing mystical significance to the number six.;This volume offers a survey of the discipline in all its variety and diversity of practices. The period covered ranges from the fifth century BC to the sixth century AD, with the focus on the Mediterranean region. Topics covered in the book include: mathematics and politics in classical Greece; the formation of mathematical traditions; the self-image of mathematicians in the Graeco-Roman period; mathematics and Christianity; and the use of the mathematical past in late antiquity. There are also segments on historiographical issues - such as the nature of the evidence on early Greek mathematics, or the problem of the authentic text of the "Elements" - as well as individual sections on ancient mathematicians from Plato and Aristotle to Pappus and Eutocius."Ancient Mathematics" should be a valuable reference tool
      Format: CONTRIBUTORS: Serafina Cuomo EAN: 9780415164948 COUNTRY: United Kingdom PAGES: WEIGHT: 476 g HEIGHT: 216 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: Taylor & Francis Ltd DATE PUBLISHED: 2001-07-26 CITY: GENRE: HISTORY / Ancient / General, PHILOSOPHY / General, SCIENCE / General WIDTH: 138 cm SPINE:

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      Ancient history

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      The theorem of Pythagoras, Euclid's "Elements", Archimedes' method to find the volume of a sphere: all parts of the invaluable legacy of ancient mathematics. Its discoveries and insights continue to amaze and fascinate the modern reader. However, ancient mathematics was also about counting and measuring, surveying land and attributing mystical significance to the number six.;This volume offers a survey of the discipline in all its variety and diversity of practices. The period covered ranges from the fifth century BC to the sixth century AD, with the focus on the Mediterranean region. Topics covered in the book include: mathematics and politics in classical Greece; the formation of mathematical traditions; the self-image of mathematicians in the Graeco-Roman period; mathematics and Christianity; and the use of the mathematical past in late antiquity. There are also segments on historiographical issues - such as the nature of the evidence on early Greek mathematics, or the problem of the authentic text of the "Elements" - as well as individual sections on ancient mathematicians from Plato and Aristotle to Pappus and Eutocius."Ancient Mathematics" should be a valuable reference tool
      Format: CONTRIBUTORS: Serafina Cuomo EAN: 9780415164948 COUNTRY: United Kingdom PAGES: WEIGHT: 476 g HEIGHT: 216 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: Taylor & Francis Ltd DATE PUBLISHED: 2001-07-26 CITY: GENRE: HISTORY / Ancient / General, PHILOSOPHY / General, SCIENCE / General WIDTH: 138 cm SPINE:

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      Ancient history

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