The elements of algebra were known to the ancient Mesopotamians at least 4000 years ago. Today algebra stands as one of the cornerstones of modern mathematics. How then did the subject evolve? How did its constituent ideas and concepts arise, and how have they changed over the years? These are the questions that the authors address in this work. The authors challenge the existing view that the development of algebra was driven by the investigation of determinate equations and in particular their solution by radicals. In ...
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The elements of algebra were known to the ancient Mesopotamians at least 4000 years ago. Today algebra stands as one of the cornerstones of modern mathematics. How then did the subject evolve? How did its constituent ideas and concepts arise, and how have they changed over the years? These are the questions that the authors address in this work. The authors challenge the existing view that the development of algebra was driven by the investigation of determinate equations and in particular their solution by radicals. In short they claim that the study of indeterminate equations was no less important. Historians of mathematics, as well as working algebraists who want to look into the history of their subject, will find this an illuminating read.
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Publisher:
Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
Published:
2000
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17991569814
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Near Fine. 0883853299. A few very neat mathematical annotations in pencil. Minor wear to spine, covers & corners. Spine uncreased.; Octavo; xvi, 179 pages.
Publisher:
Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
Published:
2000
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18120555679
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