The Cult of Pythagoras Math and Myths |
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| Author:
| Martinez, Alberto A. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8229-6270-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2013 |
| Publisher: | University of Pittsburgh Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $35.00 |
Book Description:
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Martínez discusses various popular myths from the history of mathematics. Some stories are partly true, others are entirely false, but all show the power of invention in history. Martínez inspects a wealth of primary sources, in several languages, over a span of many centuries. By exploring disagreements and ambiguities in the history of the elements of mathematics,
The Cult of Pythagoras dispels myths that obscure the actual origins of mathematical concepts. ...
More DescriptionMartínez discusses various popular myths from the history of mathematics. Some stories are partly true, others are entirely false, but all show the power of invention in history. Martínez inspects a wealth of primary sources, in several languages, over a span of many centuries. By exploring disagreements and ambiguities in the history of the elements of mathematics, The Cult of Pythagoras dispels myths that obscure the actual origins of mathematical concepts.
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