Buch, Englisch, 256 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 4102 g
ISBN: 978-1-4939-3778-3
Verlag: Springer
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.
Zielgruppe
Popular/general
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Mathematik Allgemein Geschichte der Mathematik
- Geisteswissenschaften Islam & Islamische Studien Geschichte des Islam Geschichte des Islam: 7. - 14. Jahrhundert
- Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Geschichte der Naturwissenschaften, Formalen Wissenschaften & Technik
- Geisteswissenschaften Islam & Islamische Studien Islam: Philosophie & Wissenschaften
Weitere Infos & Material
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.
