Isbn: 9780243864867 - histoire des recherches sur la quadrature du cercle: avec une addition concernant les problèmes de la duplication du cube et de la trisection de l'angle (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book details the ingenuity and exploration of mathematicians and their relentless pursuit to 'square the circle' - a problem that has occupied the finest minds for centuries. The author chronicles the notable discoveries and significant contributions made by ancient Greek geometers, like Hippocrates of Chios and Archimedes, and follows the evolution of this problem through the Renaissance, up to the present day. It also discusses how some have become disillusioned with the possibility of a solution, while others remain captivated by the elegance of the problem itself. In doing so, the book highlights the depth and complexity of the problem and offers an insightful perspective on the nature of mathematical discovery and human endeavor. 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.…