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Travelling Mathematics - The Fate of Diophantos' Arithmetic
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Description for Travelling Mathematics - The Fate of Diophantos' Arithmetic
Hardcover. This book offers a comprehensive study of Diophantos' Arithmetika, a unique book within the known Greek mathematical corpus whose author, Diophantos, is an enigmatic figure. It details the structure, contents and mathematics of the Arithmetika. Series: Science Networks. Historical Studies. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 537.
In this book the author presents a comprehensive study of Diophantos’ monumental work known as Arithmetika, a highly acclaimed and unique set of books within the known Greek mathematical corpus. Its author, Diophantos, is an enigmatic figure of whom we know virtually nothing. Starting with Egyptian, Babylonian and early Greek mathematics the author paints a picture of the sources the Arithmetika may have had. Life in Alexandria, where Diophantos lived, is described and, on the basis of the limited available evidence, his biography is outlined. Of Arithmetika’s 13 books only 6 survive in Greek. It was not until ... Read more
In this book the author presents a comprehensive study of Diophantos’ monumental work known as Arithmetika, a highly acclaimed and unique set of books within the known Greek mathematical corpus. Its author, Diophantos, is an enigmatic figure of whom we know virtually nothing. Starting with Egyptian, Babylonian and early Greek mathematics the author paints a picture of the sources the Arithmetika may have had. Life in Alexandria, where Diophantos lived, is described and, on the basis of the limited available evidence, his biography is outlined. Of Arithmetika’s 13 books only 6 survive in Greek. It was not until ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
Series
Science Networks. Historical Studies
Number of Pages
210
Place of Publication
Basel, Switzerland
ISBN
9783034606424
SKU
V9783034606424
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Reviews for Travelling Mathematics - The Fate of Diophantos' Arithmetic
From the reviews: “The chapters are really surveys of the existing literature. … The book begins with an outline of early arithmetic and algebra … . Travelling Mathematics provides a wonderful overview of the Arithmetic and a valuable account of its influence. Anyone interested in Greek mathematics and in the history of algebra and number theory will want to ... Read more