Book ID: CBB283154466

Episodes in the Mathematics of Medieval Islam (2016)

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This book presents an account of selected topics from key mathematical works of medieval Islam, based on the Arabic texts themselves. Many of these works had a great influence on mathematics in Western Europe. Topics covered in the first edition include arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and numerical approximation; this second edition adds number theory and combinatorics. Additionally, the author has included selections from the western regions of medieval Islam—both North Africa and Spain. The author puts the works into their historical context and includes numerous examples of how mathematics interacted with Islamic society.

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Review Jeffrey A. Oaks (2017) Review of "Episodes in the Mathematics of Medieval Islam". Nazariyat: İslam Felsefe ve Bilim Tarihi Araştırmaları Dergisi (Journal for the History of Islamic Philosophy and Sciences) (pp. 162-165). unapi

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Authors & Contributors
Oaks, Jeffrey A.
Moussa, Ali
Brummelen, Glen Van
Rashed, Roshidi
Savadi, Fatema
Welsh, Whitney Elizabeth
Concepts
Mathematics
Arab/Islamic world, civilization and culture
Trigonometry
Algebra
Astronomy
Geometry
Time Periods
Medieval
10th century
Ancient
9th century
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912)
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
Places
Mediterranean region
Europe
Middle and Near East
Greece
Egypt
China
Institutions
Jesuits (Society of Jesus)
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