I. G. Bashmakova, G. S. Smirnova
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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 mat
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hematics. 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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Science & Technology
Medical & Healthcare
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Mathematics
Medical
History & Philosophy
Algebra
Reading Moods
Adventurous & Action-Packed
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Publishing Info
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Month-Year
Apr, 2000
ISBN
ISBN-13: 9780883853290
ISBN-10: 0883853299
Language
English
No. of Pages
179
Format
Paperback
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