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Overview"Although not so well known today, Book 4 of Pappus’ Collection is one of the most important and influential mathematical texts from antiquity. The mathematical vignettes form a portrait of mathematics during the Hellenistic ""Golden Age"", illustrating central problems – for example, squaring the circle; doubling the cube; and trisecting an angle – varying solution strategies, and the different mathematical styles within ancient geometry. This volume provides an English translation of Collection 4, in full, for the first time, including: a new edition of the Greek text, based on a fresh transcription from the main manuscript and offering an alternative to Hultsch’s standard edition, notes to facilitate understanding of the steps in the mathematical argument, a commentary highlighting aspects of the work that have so far been neglected, and supporting the reconstruction of a coherent plan and vision within the work, bibliographical references for further study." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Heike Sefrin-Weis , Heike Sefrin-WeisPublisher: Springer London Ltd Imprint: Springer London Ltd Edition: 2010 ed. Dimensions: Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.00cm Weight: 1.510kg ISBN: 9781849960045ISBN 10: 1849960046 Pages: 328 Publication Date: 10 June 2010 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |