The Cult Of Pythagoras

Math And Myths

by Alberto Martinez
language: english
Publisher: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PRESS, June of 2013 ‧
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Martinez discusses various popular myths from the history of mathematics. Some stories are partly true, others are entirely false, but all show the power of invention in history. Martinez inspects a wealth of primary sources, in several languages, over a span of many centuries. By exploring disagreements and ambiguities in the history of the elements of mathematics, The Cult of Pythagoras dispels myths that obscure the actual origins of mathematical concepts. Chosen as a major selection by Scientific American Book Club (Library of Science(R))

The Cult Of Pythagoras

Math And Myths

by Alberto Martinez

Property Description
ISBN: 9780822962700
Publisher: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PRESS
Release Date: June of 2013
Language: English
Dimensions: 155 x 235 x 23 mm
Cover: Softcover
Pages: 288
Format: Book
Collection: Latin American Studies
Categories: Books in English > Science > Mathematics
EAN: 9780822962700