The Development of Arabic Mathematics: Between Arithmetic and Algebra
An understanding of developments in Arabic mathematics between the IXth and XVth century is vital to a full appreciation of the history of classical mathematics. This book draws together more than ten studies to highlight one of the major developments in Arabic mathematical thinking, provoked by the...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
1994, 1994
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Edition: | 1st ed. 1994 |
Series: | Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science
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Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- I: The Beginnings of Algebra
- II: Numerical Analysis
- III: Numerical Equations
- IV: Number Theory and Combinatorial Analysis
- Appendix 1: The Notion of Western Science: “Science as a Western Phenomenon”
- Appendix 2: Periodization in Classical Mathematics