Netz, Reviel
A New History of Greek Mathematics
- ISBN 13:
- 9781108833844
- author:
- Netz, Reviel
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 540
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.8 x 2.9 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, History & Surveys,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A New History of Greek Mathematics by Reviel Netz offers a comprehensive and panoramic view of the rise and influence of Greek mathematics. This first complete history in a century explores the Near Eastern antecedents and social and intellectual developments that underpinned the subject's beginnings in ancient Greece. Netz delves into the proofs and arguments of key figures such as Archytas, Euclid, and Archimedes, shedding light on the totality of the Greek mathematical achievement. The book covers not only pure mathematics but also applied fields like optics, music, mechanics, and astronomy, revealing the breadth and depth of Greek mathematical thought. This book is a significant historical development that showcases some of the finest mathematics ever created.
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