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Episodes in the Mathematics of Medieval Islam

Episodes in the Mathematics of Medieval Islam

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Episodes in the Mathematics of Medieval Islam

J.L. Berggren

Mathematics / History & Philosophy

This book presents an account of selected topics from key mathematical works of medieval Islam, based on the Arabic texts themselves. Many of these works had a great influence on mathematics in Western Europe. Topics covered in the first edition include arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and numerical approximation; this second edition adds number theory and combinatorics. Additionally, the author has included selections from the western regions of medieval Islam—both North Africa and Spain. The author puts the works into their historical context and includes numerous examples of how mathematics interacted with Islamic society.


Publication Date: 19 January 2017
Publisher: Springer New York
Imprint: Springer
ISBN-13: 9781493937783
Format: Paperback softback
Page Count: 256

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