Ibn al-Haytham, New Astronomy and Spherical Geometry: A History of Arabic Sciences and Mathematics Volume 4 Contributor(s): Rashed, Roshdi (Author) |
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ISBN: 0815348827 ISBN-13: 9780815348825 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $60.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Middle East - General - Mathematics | History & Philosophy - Social Science | Regional Studies |
Dewey: 516 |
Series: Culture and Civilization in the Middle East |
Physical Information: 1.32" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.99 lbs) 656 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This volume provides a unique primary source on the history and philosophy of mathematics and science from the mediaeval Arab world. The fourth volume of A History of Arabic Sciences and Mathematics is complemented by three preceding volumes which focused on infinitesimal determinations and other chapters of classical mathematics. This book includes five main works of the polymath Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen) on astronomy, spherical geometry and trigonometry, plane trigonometry and studies of astronomical instruments on hour lines, horizontal sundials and compasses for great circles. In particular, volume four examines:
Including extensive commentary from one of the world's foremost authorities on the subject, this fundamental text is essential reading for historians and mathematicians at the most advanced levels of research. |