An Introduction to the History of Algebra: Solving Equations from Mesopotamian Times to the Renaissance - Mathematical World - Jacques Sesiano - Books - American Mathematical Society - 9780821844731 - July 30, 2009
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An Introduction to the History of Algebra: Solving Equations from Mesopotamian Times to the Renaissance - Mathematical World New Ed. edition


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Offers a basic introduction to the types of problems that illustrate the earliest forms of algebra. This book presents some significant steps in solving equations and, wherever applicable, to link these developments to the extension of the number system. It analyzes various examples of problems, with their typical solution methods.


176 pages, Illustrations

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released July 30, 2009
ISBN13 9780821844731
Publishers American Mathematical Society
Pages 174
Dimensions 182 × 260 × 15 mm   ·   342 g
Translator Pierrehumbert, Anna

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