Buch, Englisch, 299 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 635 g
Reihe: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
An English Translation with Commentary
Buch, Englisch, 299 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 635 g
Reihe: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
ISBN: 978-0-387-49511-8
Verlag: Springer
Thomas Harriot's "Artis analyticae praxis" is an essential work in the history of algebra. This is the first English translation of his work, first published in Latin in 1631. It has recently become clear that Harriot's editor substantially rearranged the work, and omitted sections beyond his comprehension. Basing their work on manuscripts in the British Library, Pentworth House, and Lambeth Palace, the commentary contains some of Harriot's most novel and advanced mathematics, very little of which has been published in the past. Commentary included with this translation relates to corresponding pages in the manuscript papers, enabling exploration of Harriot's novel and advanced mathematics. This publication provides the basis for a reassessment of the development of algebra.
Zielgruppe
Research
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Mathematik Allgemein Geschichte der Mathematik
- Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Algebra Homologische Algebra
- Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Geschichte der Naturwissenschaften, Formalen Wissenschaften & Technik
- Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Algebra Elementare Algebra
Weitere Infos & Material
The Practice of the Analytic Art (translation).- Preface to Analysts.- Definitions.- Section One.- Section Two.- Section Three.- Section Four.- Section Five.- Section Six.- Numerical Exegesis.- Rules for Guidance.- Commentary.- Comparative Table of Equations Solved.- Textual Emendations.
