The Mathematics of the Heavens and the Earth

The Early History of Trigonometry

By:

Glen Van Brummelen

Format:

Hardback

Show Hide Adult Content

$180.99

Available from supplier

Usually ships in 3-4 weeks

0 in Trolley

Price Match

Wrap this item as a gift ($5.90) - add a free gift card on the next page

Buy Now, Pay Later with:

4 payments of $45.25 with Afterpay Learn more

Availability

Delivering to:

Estimated arrival:

Around 25 Jun - 5 Jul using International Courier

Description

Presents the history in English of the origins and early development of trigonometry. This book identifies the earliest known trigonometric precursors in ancient Egypt, Babylon, and Greece, and examines the revolutionary discoveries of Hipparchus. It traces trigonometry's development into a full-fledged mathematical discipline in India and Islam.

Author Biography:

Glen Van Brummelen is professor of mathematics at Quest University Canada. He is the coeditor of "Mathematics and the Historian's Craft" and the coauthor of "Calculus Explorations Powered by Technology: Tales of History and Imagination".

Release date Australia

January 25th, 2009

Author

Glen Van Brummelen

Pages

352

Audiences

Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Illustrations

16 halftones. 109 line illus. 1 table.

Dimensions

152x229x30

ISBN-13

9780691129730

Product ID

2769071

Customer reviews

Nobody has reviewed this product yet. You could be the first!

Write a Review

Marketplace listings

There are no Marketplace listings available for this product currently.
Already own it? Create a free listing and pay just 9% commission when it sells!

Sell Yours Here