Greek Mathematical Thought and the Origin of Algebra (Dover

Greek Mathematical Thought and the Origin of Algebra (Dover Books on Mathematics)

Important study focuses on the revival and assimilation of ancient Greek mathematics in the 13thâ€“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 â€” in which the symbolic "form" of a mathematical statement is completely inseparable from its "content" of physical meaning. Includes a translation of Vieta's Introduction to the Analytical Art. 1968 edition. Bibliography.
Country USA
Brand Dover Publications
Manufacturer Dover Publications
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780486272894
ReleaseDate 1992-09-11
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UPCs 800759272891
EANs 9780486272894

Greek Mathematical Thought and the Origin of Algebra (Dover Books on Mathematics)