The Rules of Algebra: Ars Magna - Brossura

Cardano, Girolamo; Witmer, T. Richard

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0486458733 ISBN 13: 9780486458731

Casa editrice: Dover Pubns, 2007

Riassunto

This cornerstone in the history of mathematics first appeared in 1545 as Artis magnae, sive de regulis algebraicis. A primer on "the great art" of algebra, it contains the first revelation of the principles for solving cubic and biquadratic equations, along with other innovations. Author Girolamo Cardano (1501-76) was famous not only for his prodigious gifts as a mathematician, but also for his skills as a physician, astrologer, and gambler. Cardano's novel approach to the treatment of scientific problems reflects the spirit of his era, the zenith of the Italian Renaissance.
Long unavailable, except in rare Latin editions, Cardano's masterpiece is newly accessible in this excellent English translation by T. Richard Witmer. Adapted to modern mathematical syntax, it will appeal to both historians and mathematicians. Oystein Ore, a renowned mathematician and historian of science, provides an informative introduction, and the text is complemented by 26 black-and-white illustrations.

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First published in 1545, this cornerstone in the history of mathematics contains the first revelation of the principles for solving cubic and biquadratic equations. T. Richard Witmer's excellent translation from the Latin, adapted to modern mathematical syntax, will appeal to both mathematicians and historians. Foreword by Oystein Ore.

Contenuti

Foreword by Oystein Ore Preface The Great Art, or The Rules of Algebra by Girolamo Cardano Appendix: Portions of Euclid's Elements Cited by Cardano Index

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Dover Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0486458733
• ISBN 13: 9780486458731
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 267
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: Soc. Agr. La Raia Ss; http://www.la-raia.it; ; Strada Monterotondo, 79; Novi Ligure; 15067; Italia