Overview
- First study of the social situation of 16th century mathematics teachers and the effects of external influences on their social position
- Lavishly illustrated with archival and iconographic material
- Includes a chapter on a forgotten mathematical practice, winegauging, which led Kepler to solids of revolution and infinitesimals
Part of the book series: Archimedes (ARIM, volume 31)
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Table of contents (12 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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“This remarkable book centers on the city of Antwerp in the latter half of the 16th century, but it will be of interest to anyone who is curious about the development of mathematics and its application to a variety of fields during that period. … This interesting and scholarly work enhances our knowledge of the role of applied mathematics not only in Antwerp but also in Europe. It can be warmly recommended.” (William R. Shea, Mathematical Reviews, December, 2013)Authors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Practical mathematics in a commercial metropolis
Book Subtitle: Mathematical life in late 16th century Antwerp
Authors: Ad Meskens
Series Title: Archimedes
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-5721-9
Publisher: Springer Dordrecht
eBook Packages: Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, History (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2013
Hardcover ISBN: 978-94-007-5720-2Published: 23 March 2013
Softcover ISBN: 978-94-007-9903-5Published: 12 April 2015
eBook ISBN: 978-94-007-5721-9Published: 12 March 2013
Series ISSN: 1385-0180
Series E-ISSN: 2215-0064
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 258
Topics: History of Science, History of Mathematical Sciences, History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics, Architectural History and Theory