E-Book, Englisch, 256 Seiten
Berggren Episodes in the Mathematics of Medieval Islam
2. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-4939-3780-6
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
E-Book, Englisch, 256 Seiten
ISBN: 978-1-4939-3780-6
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
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.




