Ancient Mathematics

by: Cuomo, S.

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The theorem of Pythagoras, Euclid's "Elements", Archimedes' method to find the volume of a sphere: all parts of the invaluable legacy of ancient mathematics. But ancient mathematics was also about counting and measuring, surveying land and attributing mystical significance to the number six. This volume offers the first accessible survey of the discipline in all its variety and diversity of practices. The period covered ranges from the fifth century BC to the sixth century AD, with the focus on the Mediterranean region. Topics include: mathematics and politics in classical Greece; the formation of mathematical traditions; the self-image of mathematicians in the Graeco-Roman period; mathematics and Christianity; and the use of the mathematical past in late antiquity

List of figures and tables
vi
List of abbreviations
vii
List of places mentioned
ix
Acknowledgements xii
Introduction 1 (3)
Early Greek Mathematics: The Evidence
4 (35)
Early Greek Mathematics: The Questions
39 (23)
Hellenistic Mathematics: The Evidence
62 (63)
Hellenistic Mathematics: The Questions
125 (18)
Graeco-Roman Mathematics: The Evidence
143 (49)
Graeco-Roman Mathematics: The Questions
192 (20)
Late Ancient Mathematics: The Evidence
212 (37)
Late Ancient Mathematics: The Questions
249 (14)
Glossary 263 (4)
Bibliography 267 (20)
Index 287

Ancient Mathematics

by: Cuomo, S.

• ISBN-13: 9780415164955 / 978-0-415-16495-5
• ISBN-03: 0415164958 / 0-415-16495-8
• Routledge, London, 2001

Price: 39,33 EURO

1 copy in stock