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- ISBN-13
- 9780815348825
- Book Title
- Ibn al-Haytham, New Astronomy and Spherical Geometry
- ISBN
- 9780815348825
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Routledge
ISBN-10
0815348827
ISBN-13
9780815348825
eBay Product ID (ePID)
242647733
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
646 Pages
Publication Name
Ibn Al-Haytham, New Astronomy and Spherical Geometry : A History of Arabic Sciences and Mathematics Volume 4
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Subject
History & Philosophy, Regional Studies, Middle East / General, Astronomy
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Mathematics, Social Science, Science, History
Series
Culture and Civilization in the Middle East Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
510.917/49270902
Table Of Content
PART I Chapter 1 The Celestial Kinematics of Ibn Al-Haytham Chapter 2 Mathematical Commentary Chapter 3 The Variety of Heights: A Propædeutic to the Configuration of the Motions of the Seven Wandering Stars PART II Chapter 1 On Hour Lines Chapter 2 Horizontal Sundials Chapter 3 Compasses for Great Circles Bibliography
Synopsis
This volume provides a unique primary source on the history and philosophy of mathematics and science from the mediaeval Arab world. The fourth volume of A History of Arabic Sciences and Mathematics is complemented by three preceding volumes which focused on infinitesimal determinations and other chapters of classical mathematics. This book includes five main works of the polymath Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen) on astronomy, spherical geometry and trigonometry, plane trigonometry and studies of astronomical instruments on hour lines, horizontal sundials and compasses for great circles. In particular, volume four examines: the increasing tendency to mathematize the inherited astronomy from Greek sources, namely Ptolemy's Almagest ; the development of celestial kinematics; new research in spherical geometry and trigonometry required by the new kinematical theory; the study on astronomical instruments and its impact on mathematical research. These new historical materials and their mathematical and historical commentaries contribute to rewriting the history of mathematical astronomy and mathematics from the 11th century on. Including extensive commentary from one of the world's foremost authorities on the subject, this fundamental text is essential reading for historians and mathematicians at the most advanced levels of research.
LC Classification Number
QA27.A67
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