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Simson on Porisms
Ian Tweddle
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paperback. Robert Simson is recognised as the first person to achieve an insight into the nature of the subject - Porisms. In this book, Ian Tweddle presents a translation of Simson's work. Supplemented by historical and mathematical notes and comments, this book is useful to those with an interest in mathematical history or geometry. Series: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBT; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 413.
Most mathematicians' knowledge of Euclid's lost work on Porisms comes from a very brief and general description by Pappus of Alexandria. While Fermat and others made earlier attempts to explain the Porisms, it is Robert Simson who is generally recognised as the first person to achieve a genuine insight into the true nature of the subject.
In this book, Ian Tweddle, a recognised authority on 18th century Scottish mathematics, presents for the first time a full and accessible translation of Simson's work. Based on Simson's early paper of 1723, the treatise, and various extracts from Simson's notebooks and correspondence, this ... Read more
Most mathematicians' knowledge of Euclid's lost work on Porisms comes from a very brief and general description by Pappus of Alexandria. While Fermat and others made earlier attempts to explain the Porisms, it is Robert Simson who is generally recognised as the first person to achieve a genuine insight into the true nature of the subject.
In this book, Ian Tweddle, a recognised authority on 18th century Scottish mathematics, presents for the first time a full and accessible translation of Simson's work. Based on Simson's early paper of 1723, the treatise, and various extracts from Simson's notebooks and correspondence, this ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
274
Condition
New
Series
Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Number of Pages
274
Place of Publication
England, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781852333065
SKU
V9781852333065
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