Dover Books on Mathematics Ser.: Manual of Greek Mathematics by Thomas L. Heath

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Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486432319
ISBN-13
9780486432311
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6024232

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
576 Pages
Publication Name
Manual of Greek Mathematics
Language
English
Subject
History & Philosophy
Publication Year
2003
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Mathematics
Author
Thomas L. Heath
Series
Dover Books on Mathematics Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
23.8 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2003-055789
TitleLeading
A
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
510/.938
Table Of Content
1. Introductory 2. Numerical Notation and Practical Calculation 3. Pythagorean Arithmetic 4. The Earliest Greek Geometry. Thales 5. Pythagorean Geometry 6. Progress in the Elements Down to Plato's Time 7. Special Problems 8. From Plato to Euclid 9. Euclid 10. Aristarchus of Samos 11. Archimedes 12. Conic Sections 13. The Successors of the Great Geometers 14. Trigonometry: Hipparchus, Menelaus, Ptolemy 15. Mensuration: Heron of Alexandria 16. Pappus of Alexandria 17. Algebra: Diophantus of Alexandria 18. Commentators and Minor Writers Appendix. Indices.
Synopsis
This concise but thorough history encompasses the enduring contributions of the ancient Greek mathematicians whose works form the basis of most modern mathematics. Topics include Pythagorean arithmetic, Plato's use and philosophy of mathematics, an in-depth analysis of Euclid's "Elements," the beginnings of Greek algebra and trigonometry, and other mathematical milestones. 1931 edition., This concise but thorough history encompasses the enduring contributions of the ancient Greek mathematicians whose works form the basis of most modern mathematics. Discusses Pythagorean arithmetic, Plato, Euclid, more. 1931 edition., This concise but thorough history encompasses the enduring contributions of the ancient Greek mathematicians whose works form the basis of most modern mathematics. Written by a distinguished scholar and mathematician, the well-written, nontechnical text is geared toward high school, college, and graduate students, teachers, and those seeking a historical perspective on mathematics. Topics include Pythagorean arithmetic, Plato's use and philosophy of mathematics, an in-depth analysis of Euclid's "Elements," the beginnings of Greek algebra and trigonometry, and other mathematical milestones.
LC Classification Number
QA22.H42 2003

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