Greek Mathematical Thought and the Origin of Algebra (Dover Books on Mathematics)
- Author:Jacob Klein
- Publisher:Dover Publications
- Category:Book
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- Languages:English (Unknown), German (Original Language), English (Published)
- Media:Paperback
- Number Of Items:1
- Pages:384
- Shipping Weight (lbs):0.9
- Dimensions (in):5.4 x 0.8 x 8.4
- Publication Date:September 11, 1992
- ISBN:0486272893
- EAN:9780486272894
- ASIN:0486272893
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Important study focuses on the revival and assimilation of ancient Greek mathematics in the 13th–16th centuries, via Arabic science, and the 16th-century development of symbolic algebra. This brought about the crucial change in the concept of number that made possible modern science. Includes a translation of Vieta's Introduction to the Analytical Art. 1968 edition. Bibliography.
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