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"This book is an English translation of the first textbook on Analytic Geometry, written in Latin by the Dutch statesman and mathematician Jan de Witt soon after Descartes invented the subject. De Witt (1625-1672) is best known for his work in actuarial mathematics (""Calculation of the Values of Annuities as Proportions of the Rents"") and for his contributions to analytic geometry, including the focus-directrix definition of conics and the use of the discriminant to distinguish among them. In addition to the translation and annotations, this volume contains an introduction and commentary, including a discussion of the role of conics in Greek mathematics."

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Author:   M. Bakker ,  Albertus W. Grootendorst
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2000 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.370kg
ISBN:  

9780387987484

ISBN 10:   0387987487
Pages:   298
Publication Date:   16 June 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 2 Summary.- 3 Latin text and translation.- 4 Annotations to the translation.- Appendices.- A Application of areas.- B The conic sections in Apollonius.- References.

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