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Ibn al-haytham, new spherical geometry and astronomy : a history of arabic sciences and mathematics
- Title
- Ibn al-haytham, new spherical geometry and astronomy : a history of arabic sciences and mathematics / Roshdi Rashed.
- Author
- Rāshid, Rushdī
- Publication
- London : Routledge, 2014.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFE 16-6098 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
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- Description
- xviii, 629 pages : illustrations; 25 cm
- Summary
- 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: The increasing tendency to mathematize the inherited astronomy from Greek sources, namely Ptolemy's Almagest; The development of celestial kinematics; New research in spherical geometry and trigonometry required by the new kinematical theory; The study on astronomical instruments and its impact on mathematical research. These new historical materials and their mathematical and historical commentaries contribute to rewriting the history of mathematical astronomy and mathematics from the 11th century on. 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.
- Series Statement
- Culture and civilization in the Middle East ; 4
- Uniform Title
- Culture and civilisation in the Middle East.
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 613-317) and index.
- Call Number
- JFE 16-6098
- ISBN
- 0415582164
- 9780415582162
- OCLC
- 880600410
- Author
- Rāshid, Rushdī, author.
- Title
- Ibn al-haytham, new spherical geometry and astronomy : a history of arabic sciences and mathematics / Roshdi Rashed.
- Publisher
- London : Routledge, 2014.
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Series
- Culture and civilization in the Middle East ; 4Culture and civilisation in the Middle East.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 613-317) and index.
- Research Call Number
- JFE 16-6098