Synopsis
Racines de la Géométrie explore how the need to measure and divide land, buildings, and spaces shaped early ideas about geometry.
Spanning Egypt, Mesopotamia, China, and Greece, this book links practical techniques to the emergence of geometric theory and shows how ancient cultures contributed to our math worldview. This edition presents a clear arc from everyday measuring practices to the development of a theoretical geometry in Greece, while also highlighting non-Greek contributions. It draws on primary documents and later scholarship to map how geometry moved from manual rules to abstract reasoning, and why this history matters for how we think about math today.
- See how arpenters and temple builders used geometric ideas long before formal proofs.
- Trace the shift from practical problem solving to theoretical geometry in Greece.
- Learn how other civilizations influenced geometric thinking, from Egypt to China to Mesopotamia.
- Access a curated bibliography and introductions that frame the history clearly.
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Curiositàs Gà omà triques: Le Gà omà trie Hugodomoà dale (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the genesis of geometry from its humble beginnings in antiquity to its sophisticated present form. The author traces geometry's development, influenced by the Greeks, the Arabs, and finally the Western world of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. From the theorems of Thales to the groundbreaking work of Fibonacci and Descartes, this book charts the gradual evolution of geometry over two millennia. As a result, we gain a deeper appreciation for the significance and impact of this fundamental branch of mathematics on our understanding of the world around us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780243856787_0
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