Isbn: 9780691140148 - how to read historical mathematics (10 Ergebnisse)

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Zustand: New. Writings by early mathematicians feature language and notations that are quite different from what we're familiar with today. Sourcebooks on the history of mathematics provide some guidance, but what has been lacking is a guide tailored to the needs of readers approaching these writings for the first time. This book intends to fill this gap. Num Pages: 136 pages, 5 halftones. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 211 x 131 x 11. Weight in Grams: 262. . 2010. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

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Buch. Zustand: New. Writings by early mathematicians feature language and notations that are quite different from what we re familiar with today. Sourcebooks on the history of mathematics provide some guidance, but what has been lacking is a guide tailored to the needs of read.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Techniques for deciphering texts by early mathematiciansWritings by early mathematicians feature language and notations that are quite different from what we're familiar with today. Sourc Elektronisches Buch on the history of mathematics provide some guidance, but what has been lacking is a guide tailored to the needs of readers approaching these writings for the first time. How to Read Historical Mathematics fills this gap by introducing readers to the analytical questions historians ask when deciphering historical texts.Sampling actual writings from the history of mathematics, Benjamin Wardhaugh reveals the questions that will unlock the meaning and significance of a given text-Who wrote it, why, and for whom What was its author's intended meaning How did it reach its present form Is it original or a translation Why is it important today Wardhaugh teaches readers to think about what the original text might have looked like, to consider where and when it was written, and to formulate questions of their own. Readers pick up new skills with each chapter, and gain the confidence and analytical sophistication needed to tackle virtually any text in the history of mathematics.- Introduces readers to the methods of textual analysis used by historians- Uses actual source material as examples- Features boxed summaries, discussion questions, and suggestions for further reading- Supplements all major sourc Elektronisches Buch in mathematics history- Designed for easy reference- Ideal for students and teachers.…