Ancient Mathematics (Sciences of Antiquity) (Paperback)

by Serafina Cuomo (Author) "Our story officially begins in the Greek-speaking world around the late sixth-fifth century BC, during a period also known as the Classical Age of Greece






Editorial Reviews
Review
The mathematics in question includes not only research ... but also what we would nowadays call 'numeracy' or 'mathematical literacy.' This allows her to look broadly at all sections of of ancient society, not just the educated classes with the leisure for scholarship. As a result, Ancient Mathematics combines mathematics and social history.
–Anne Mahoney, Tufts University, New England Classical Journal, vol. 29.3 2002

...this fascinating book will be useful in classical civilization classes as well as history of mathematics classes.
–Anne Mahoney, Tufts University, New england Classical Journal, Vol. 29.3 2002



Product Description
The discoveries and insights of ancient mathematicians continue to inspire, amaze and fascinate the modern reader. From the theorem of Pythagoras to Euclid's "Elements', much of what we know today was built on the legacy of the ancients.
This volume is the first genuinely accessible survey of the discipline in all its brilliance and diversity. It covers the period between the fifth-century BCE to the sixth-century CE and such topics as mathematics and politics in classical Greece, the formation of mathematical traditions, and mathematics and Christianity. Also included are segments on individual ancient mathematicians.
Ancient Mathematics will be essential for science history students and a valuable resource for the non-specialist.

Editorial Reviews
Review
The mathematics in question includes not only research ... but also what we would nowadays call 'numeracy' or 'mathematical literacy.' This allows her to look broadly at all sections of of ancient society, not just the educated classes with the leisure for scholarship. As a result, Ancient Mathematics combines mathematics and social history.
–Anne Mahoney, Tufts University, New England Classical Journal, vol. 29.3 2002

...this fascinating book will be useful in classical civilization classes as well as history of mathematics classes.
–Anne Mahoney, Tufts University, New england Classical Journal, Vol. 29.3 2002



Product Description
The discoveries and insights of ancient mathematicians continue to inspire, amaze and fascinate the modern reader. From the theorem of Pythagoras to Euclid's "Elements', much of what we know today was built on the legacy of the ancients.
This volume is the first genuinely accessible survey of the discipline in all its brilliance and diversity. It covers the period between the fifth-century BCE to the sixth-century CE and such topics as mathematics and politics in classical Greece, the formation of mathematical traditions, and mathematics and Christianity. Also included are segments on individual ancient mathematicians.
Ancient Mathematics will be essential for science history students and a valuable resource for the non-specialist.


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