Dietmar Herrmann
Ancient Mathematics: History of Mathematics in Ancient Greece and Hellenism
Ancient Mathematics: History of Mathematics in Ancient Greece and Hellenism
💎 Earn 229 Points (£2.29) on this item.
YOU SAVE £9.19
- Condition: Brand new
- UK Delivery times: Usually arrives within 2 - 3 working days
- UK Shipping: Fee starts at £2.39. Subject to product weight & dimension
Bulk ordering. Want 15 or more copies? Get a personalised quote and bigger discounts. Learn more about bulk orders.
Couldn't load pickup availability
- More about Ancient Mathematics: History of Mathematics in Ancient Greece and Hellenism
The book provides a comprehensive and problem-oriented presentation of ancient Greek mathematics from Thales to Proklos Diadochos, with numerous illustrations and an updated central chapters on Plato, Aristotle, and Alexandria. It also includes a unique illustrated account of Roman mathematics and color illustrations to illustrate the book's subject matter.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 468 pages
Publication date: 02 January 2023
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
The book is a comprehensive and problem-oriented presentation of ancient Greek mathematics, spanning from Thales to Proklos Diadochos. It offers a cross-section of Greek mathematics, appreciating works of scientists that are not available in German translation. Numerous illustrations and an inclusion of the cultural, political, and literary environment provide a comprehensive spectrum of the history of mathematical science. The presentation is up-to-date and reflects recent historiography trends.
In the new edition, the central chapters on Plato, Aristotle, and Alexandria have been updated. The explanations of Greek calculus, mathematical geography, and mathematics of the early Middle Ages have been expanded and offer new perspectives. A unique illustrated account of Roman mathematics has also been added. Additionally, several color illustrations have been included to effectively illustrate the book's subject matter. With over 280 images, this volume presents a richly illustrated history book on ancient mathematics.
Weight: 770g
Dimension: 154 x 233 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783662664933
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022
This item can be found in:
UK and International shipping information
UK and International shipping information
UK Delivery and returns information:
- Delivery within 2 - 3 days when ordering in the UK.
- Shipping fee for UK customers from £2.39. Fully tracked shipping service available.
- Returns policy: Return within 30 days of receipt for full refund.
International deliveries:
Shulph Ink now ships to Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, India, Luxembourg Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, United States of America.
- Delivery times: within 5 - 10 days for international orders.
- Shipping fee: charges vary for overseas orders. Only tracked services are available for most international orders. Some countries have untracked shipping options.
- Customs charges: If ordering to addresses outside the United Kingdom, you may or may not incur additional customs and duties fees during local delivery.
