Pappus of Alexandria : book 4 of the collection / edited by Heike Sefrin-Weis
- 作者： Pappus of Alexandria
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- Springer eBooks
- Book 4 of the collection
- 出版： London : Springer-Verlag London 2010
- 叢書名： Sources and studies in the history of mathematics and physical sciences
- 主題： Geometry--Early works to 1800. , Mathematics. , History of Mathematics. , Geometry.
- ISBN： 9781849960052 (electronic bk.) 、 9781849960045 (paper)
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- 系統號： 005173058 | 機讀編目格式
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Although not so well known today, Book 4 of Pappus’ Collection is one of the most important and influential mathematical texts from antiquity. The mathematical vignettes form a portrait of mathematics during the Hellenistic "Golden Age", illustrating central problems – for example, squaring the circle; doubling the cube; and trisecting an angle – varying solution strategies, and the different mathematical styles within ancient geometry. This volume provides an English translation of Collection 4, in full, for the first time, including: a new edition of the Greek text, based on a fresh transcription from the main manuscript and offering an alternative to Hultsch’s standard edition, notes to facilitate understanding of the steps in the mathematical argument, a commentary highlighting aspects of the work that have so far been neglected, and supporting the reconstruction of a coherent plan and vision within the work, bibliographical references for further study.