Archimedes: What Did He Do Beside Cry Eureka? - Couverture souple

Stein, Sherman

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0883857189 ISBN 13 : 9780883857182

Editeur : The Mathematical Association of America, 1999

Synopsis

Book by Sherman Stein

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Many people have heard two things about Archimedes: he was the greatest mathematician of antiquity, and he ran naked from his bath crying 'Eureka!'. However, few people are familiar with the actual accomplishments upon which his enduring reputation rests, and it is the aim of this book to shed light upon this matter. Archimedes' ability to achieve so much with the few mathematical tools at his disposal was astonishing. He made fundamental advances in the fields of geometry, mechanics, and hydrostatics. No great mathematical expertise is required of the reader, and the book is well illustrated with over 100 diagrams. It will prove fascinating to students and professional mathematicians alike.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: The Mathematical Association of America
• Date d'édition: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0883857189
• ISBN 13: 9780883857182
• Reliure: Paperback
• Nombre de pages: 164