Episodes in the Mathematics of Medieval Islam
Title:
Episodes in the Mathematics of Medieval Islam
ISBN:
9781493937806
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Edition:
2nd ed. 2016.
Publication Information New:
New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
Physical Description:
XII, 256 p. 137 illus. online resource.
Contents:
Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Islamic Arithmetic -- 3. Geometrical Constructions in the Islamic World -- 4. Algebra in Islam -- 5. Trigonometry in the Islamic World -- 6. Spherics in the Islamic World -- Index.
Abstract:
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.
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Language:
English