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An Introduction to the History of Algebra: Solving Equations from Mesopotamian Times to the Renaissance (Mathematical World)
Jacques Sesiano
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Description for An Introduction to the History of Algebra: Solving Equations from Mesopotamian Times to the Renaissance (Mathematical World)
Paperback. Offers a basic introduction to the types of problems that illustrate the earliest forms of algebra. This book presents some significant steps in solving equations and, wherever applicable, to link these developments to the extension of the number system. It analyzes various examples of problems, with their typical solution methods. Translator(s): Pierrehumbert, Anna. Series: Mathematical World. Num Pages: 174 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBF; PBK; PBX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 260 x 182 x 15. Weight in Grams: 342.
'This text should not be viewed as a comprehensive history of algebra before 1600, but as a basic introduction to the types of problems that illustrate the earliest forms of algebra. It would be particularly useful for an instructor who is looking for examples to help enliven a course on elementary algebra with problems drawn from actual historical texts' - Warren Van Egmond about the French edition for ""MathSciNet"". This book does not aim to give an exhaustive survey of the history of algebra up to early modern times but merely to present some significant steps in solving equations and, ... Read more
'This text should not be viewed as a comprehensive history of algebra before 1600, but as a basic introduction to the types of problems that illustrate the earliest forms of algebra. It would be particularly useful for an instructor who is looking for examples to help enliven a course on elementary algebra with problems drawn from actual historical texts' - Warren Van Egmond about the French edition for ""MathSciNet"". This book does not aim to give an exhaustive survey of the history of algebra up to early modern times but merely to present some significant steps in solving equations and, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
American Mathematical Society
Condition
New
Series
Mathematical World
Number of Pages
174
Place of Publication
Providence, United States
ISBN
9780821844731
SKU
V9780821844731
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99-1
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