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OverviewA whimsical examination of math in the Middle Ages. This book brings together many unusual and entertaining examples of Medieval mathematical exercises. Medieval treatises on arithmetic and algebra frequently include along with the usual commercial and daily life applications, mathematical games, and recreational problems. The latter, while still on the subject of trade or daily life, involve conditions that are quite unrealistic if not totally absurd. As this book demonstrates, the authors of these problem sets hoped to show that mathematics could both be fun and useful. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jacques SesianoPublisher: Presses Polytechniques et Universitaires Romandes Imprint: Presses Polytechniques et Universitaires Romandes Dimensions: Width: 17.10cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 24.10cm ISBN: 9782889155125ISBN 10: 2889155129 Pages: 352 Publication Date: 05 February 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJacques Sesiano taught history of mathematics at the EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) in Lausanne. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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