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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed explanation of the groundbreaking mathematical concept of logarithms, as devised by the celebrated Scottish mathematician John Napier. Written as a guide for those seeking to understand the intricacies of logarithms, it delves into the author's original approach to constructing and applying these powerful tools of calculation. The book places Napier's work within the context of the broader scientific and intellectual revolution of the 16th and 17th centuries, a period marked by a burgeoning interest in exploring the natural world through rigorous mathematical analysis. The author explores the concept of logarithms in terms of geometric and arithmetic progressions, demonstrating their application in simplifying complex calculations involving multiplication, division, and roots. Through a series of clear and concise explanations and illustrative examples, the book explores the fundamental principles underlying logarithms, including the key relationship between geometrically decreasing sines and their corresponding arithmetically increasing logarithms. The author meticulously examines various properties of logarithms and how they can be applied to diverse mathematical problems. This fascinating work provides readers with a unique glimpse into the ingenious mind of John Napier and the revolutionary impact of his invention of logarithms, tools that continue to serve as cornerstones of modern mathematics. 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 9781330419151_0
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