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Anneli Lax New Mathematical Library
Episodes from the Early History of Mathematics
Professor Aaboe gives here the reader a feeling for the universality of important mathematics, putting each chosen topic into its proper setting, thus bringing out the continuity and cumulative nature of mathematical knowledge. The material he selects is mathematically elementary, yet exhibits the depth that is characteristic of truly great thought patterns in all ages. The success of this exposition is due to the author's unique approach to his subject. He wisely refrains from attempting a general survey of mathematics in antiquity, but selects, instead, a few representative items that he can treat in detail. He describes Babylonian mathematics as revealed from cuneiform texts discovered only recently, as well as more familiar topics developed by the Greeks. Although each chapter can be read as a separate unit, there are many connecting threads. Aaboe stays as close to the original texts as is comfortable for a modern reader, and the bibliography enables the interested student to delve more deeply into any aspect of ancient mathematics that catches his or her fancy.
- GenresHistoryMathematics
Hardcover
First published August 7, 1997
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December 5, 2018
Pensé que el libro me llevarÃa por un apasionante relato acerca de hechos históricos "clave" en la historia de las matemáticas. Sin embargo, gran parte de él se concentra en la demostración de resultados de un libro de texto básico.
August 7, 2011
Une bonne introduction aux mathématiques antiques. Ce livre permet de bien comprendre le niveau de sophistication des mathématiciens antiques. J'ai particulièrement aimé la section sur les math mésopotamiennes. On doit cependant souligner que depuis la publication de ce livre en 1964, la recherche historique sur ces questions a beaucoup progressé.
November 16, 2010
As I was studying Math at the time is was really interesting to learn the origin of the mathematics and from what background the concepts sprung.
It's more of a historic retelling of what drove the mathematicians and the impact it had on the world at the time.
It's more of a historic retelling of what drove the mathematicians and the impact it had on the world at the time.
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