| Recherche Et Enseignement Des Mathematiques Au Ixe Siecle: Le Recueil de Propositions Geometriques de Na'im Ibn Musa Contributor(s): Houzel, C. (Author), Rashed, R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 9042914963 ISBN-13: 9789042914964 Publisher: Peeters OUR PRICE: $59.85 Product Type: Hardcover Language: French Published: June 2004 Annotation: What is the relation between research and teaching at the time of the mathematical renaissance in ninth-century Baghdad? The book by Na'im ibn Musa, translated here, is an exceptional document that allows us to ask this question and provides a first answer. Heir to three eminent mathematicians--the Banu Musa--and pupil of celebrated mathematician Thabit ibn Qurra (826-901), the author reflects his teaching and hears witness to the mathematical culture of an era. Includes introduction and commentary. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | History - History | Middle East - General - Religion | Islam - General |
| Dewey: 510 |
| Series: Les Cabiers Du Mideo 2 |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 6.85" W x 9.76" (0.98 lbs) 158 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Quels sont les rapports entre recherche et enseignement lors de la renaissance mathematique a Bagdad au IXe siecle? Ce livre de Na'im ibn Musa, etabli, traduit et commente ici, est un document exceptionnel qui permet de poser cette question et d'y apporter une premiere reponse. Heritier de trois eminents mathematiciens - les Banu Musa - et eleve du celebre mathematicien Thabit ibn Qurra (826-901), l'auteur reflete cet enseignement et temoigne de la culture mathematique d'une epoque. |