Bloomsbury Academic A Cultural History of Mathematics in Antiquity

Bloomsbury Academic A Cultural History of Mathematics in Antiquity

Product Description

A scholarly examination of how ancient cultures shaped mathematical ideas, this hardcover volume is part of the Cultural Histories Series. It delves into the development of mathematical concepts across antiquity, drawing on historical sources and cultural contexts to illuminate how numbers, geometry, and algorithms were understood and employed in early societies. The 280-page study offers a detailed, methodical narrative suited to researchers, students, and readers with an interest in the historical roots of mathematics, while presenting insights that connect mathematical thought with social, philosophical, and practical concerns of the time.

Product Details
pages280
formatHardcover
seriesThe Cultural Histories Series
subjectCultural history of mathematics in antiquity
publisherBloomsbury Academic (UK)
Details
  • 280 pages
  • Hardcover format
  • Part of The Cultural Histories Series (Bloomsbury Academic)
Advantages
  • Scholarly, well-contextualised historical analysis
  • Clear linkage between mathematical ideas and cultural settings
  • Accessible to readers with background in history or mathematics
Disadvantages
  • Dense, potentially challenging for casual readers
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