Squaring the Circle (Classic Reprint): A History of the Problem - Couverture souple

Ernest William Hobson

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332432212 ISBN 13 : 9781332432219

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

The timeless challenge of squaring the circle comes to life in this history of a mathematical riddle. This comprehensive study traces how a simple geometric idea grew into a central survey of mathematical progress, revealing how ideas change over centuries and why some problems endure.

From ancient origins to modern proof, the book explains how the circle problem intersected with the rise of algebra, geometry, and analysis. It highlights the key minds who shaped the discourse—Archimedes, Huyghens, Euler, Hermite, and many others—and shows how later developments finally clarified the problem’s true limits.

Along the way, readers explore why nonmathematicians pursued the puzzle with such passion, and how this history mirrors the broader evolution of mathematical science. The narrative grounds technical ideas in context, making a complex topic accessible without sacrificing rigor.

• How squaring the circle and related problems arose and evolved through history


• Contributions of major figures and the progression from ancient to modern mathematics


• The shift from geometric constructions to analytic proofs and transcendence results


• Why the problem remained a focal point for both mathematicians and enthusiasts

Ideal for readers of the history of mathematics and anyone curious about how a single problem can illuminate an entire field.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332432212
• ISBN 13: 9781332432219
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 71
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