The Archimedes Codex: How a Medieval Prayer Book is Revealing the True Genius of Antiquity's Greatest Scientist - Rilegato

Netz, Reviel; Noel, William

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ISBN 10: 030681580X ISBN 13: 9780306815805

Casa editrice: Da Capo Pr, 2007

Riassunto

Describes the discovery of the lost works of Archimedes, the great Greek mathematician, as part of a palimpsest from a medieval prayer book created during the thirteenth century, and offers a revealing look at the full range of mathematical discoveries and theories that were found, as well as the technological tools that made it possible.

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Recensione:

Physics Today
“[Reviel Netz is] one of the most creative historians of mathematics of our time...[Will Noel] narrates with some verve his own story in learning about the palimpsest...Much of The Archimedes Codex is delightful. The story of the palimpsest is exciting, and few can explain difficult issues in Greek mathematics with the simplicity and elegance that Netz achieves...A fun read.”

Mathematics and Computer Education
“[A] crystal clear and captivating narrative. It is a book that is difficult to put down...An absolutely wonderful book...It will inspire future geometers, physicists, computer scientists, curators, and classicists.”

Science Books & Films, 8/08
“The fascinating story of how the secrets of this work have been unlocked.”

Mathematics Teacher, 11/08
“Accessible to a general audience...A valuable resource for instructors teaching a history of mathematics course.”

Toronto Globe and Mail, 1/31/09
“[An] archeological detective story...Fascinating.”

Blogcritics.org, 2/10/09
“A very interesting book, quite entertaining, sometimes funny, always engaging...A great treat for mystery lovers, classicists, mathematicians, and history buffs.”

L'autore:

Reviel Netz, Professor of Classics and Philosophy at Stanford University, specializes in ancient science.William Noel is Curator of Manuscripts at the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, and Director of the Archimedes Palimpsest Project.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Da Capo Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 030681580X
• ISBN 13: 9780306815805
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 313