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  • William Oughtred: A Great Seventeenth-Century Teacher of Mathematics

    William Oughtred was a prominent mathematician and educator in the seventeenth century, known for his significant contributions to mathematics and teaching methods. His work emphasized the importance of mathematical principles and their applications, making complex concepts accessible to students. Oughtred is best known for his invention of the slide rule, which revolutionized calculations and ... Leer más

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  • On the History of Gunter's Scale and the Slide Rule During the Seventeenth Century

    "On the History of Gunter's Scale and the Slide Rule During the Seventeenth Century" by Florian Cajori is a detailed exploration of the development and significance of Gunter's scale and the slide rule in the context of 17th-century mathematics and engineering. Cajori meticulously examines the historical background, the mathematical principles involved, and the practical applications of these ... Leer más

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  • The Ultimate Math Library: 23 Must-Have Books

    Classic Puzzles, Higher Dimensions, Logic, Cosmology, and the History of Mathematical Ideas

    The Ultimate Math Library: 23 Must-Have Books assembles a capacious canon of mathematical writing in which proof, puzzle, philosophical speculation, scientific exposition, and imaginative fiction meet. Ranging from foundational reflections on method and probability to geometrical fantasy, recreational problems, and investigations of form in nature, the volume reveals mathematics as both a rigorous ... Leer más

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  • William Oughtred: A Great Seventeenth-Century Teacher of Mathematics

    Unveiling the Mathematical Legacy of a 17th Century Pioneer

    In "William Oughtred: A Great Seventeenth-Century Teacher of Mathematics," Florian Cajori delves into the life and contributions of one of mathematics' most influential figures. Written with a blend of rigorous scholarship and accessible prose, the book explores Oughtred's innovative teaching methods, particularly his use of the slide rule and his seminal contributions to the field of mathematics ... Leer más

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  • On the History of Gunter's Scale and the Slide Rule During the Seventeenth Century

    de Cajori ...
    On the History of Gunter's Scale and the Slide Rule During the Seventeenth Century is a comprehensive historical treatise that delves into the origins, development, and significance of two of the most important mathematical instruments of the early modern period: Gunter’s scale and the slide rule. Authored by Florian Cajori, a renowned historian of mathematics, the book meticulously traces the ... Leer más

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  • William Oughtred

    A Great Seventeenth-Century Teacher of Mathematics

    de Cajori ...
    William Oughtred: A Great Seventeenth-Century Teacher of Mathematics is a comprehensive exploration of the life, work, and enduring influence of William Oughtred, one of the most significant mathematicians and educators of the seventeenth century. Authored by Florian Cajori, this detailed biography delves into Oughtred’s remarkable contributions to mathematics, particularly his innovations in ... Leer más

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  • History of the Logarithmic Slide Rule and Allied Instruments

    The slide rule, with its many variations, has been vital to mathematics and engineering since its invention in the 17th century. Interest in this field has grown dramatically and collectors can still find much material at affordable prices. Unfortunately there has been little information available except for manufacturers manuals and catalogs, making this reprint of Cajori's classic particularly ... Leer más

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  • The Evolution of the Dollar Mark

    History of American Coinage

    This book treats of the evolution of the US dollar mark, the history and curiosities of American coinage.The United States dollar, adopted in 1785, was avowedly modelled on the average weight of the Spanish dollar coins in circulation. Thomas Jefferson speaks of the dollar as "a known coin, and the most familiar of all to the minds of the people." No United States dollars were actually coined ... Leer más

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  • A History of Mathematical Notations

    Series series Dover Books on Mathematics
    This classic study notes the first appearance of a mathematical symbol and its origin, the competition it encountered, its spread among writers in different countries, its rise to popularity, its eventual decline or ultimate survival. The author's coverage of obsolete notations — and what we can learn from them — is as comprehensive as those which have survived and still enjoy favor. Originally ... Leer más

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  • A Wealth of Numbers

    An Anthology of 500 Years of Popular Mathematics Writing

    Edición de Benjamin Wardhaugh ...
    An entertaining and informative anthology of popular math writing from the Renaissance to cyberspaceDespite what we may sometimes imagine, popular mathematics writing didn't begin with Martin Gardner. In fact, it has a rich tradition stretching back hundreds of years. This entertaining and enlightening antholog—the first of its kind—gathers nearly one hundred fascinating selections from the past ... Leer más

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