Overview
- Written by a recognised authority on 18th century mathematics with well-received publications to his credit
- This is the first full version of the text to appear in the English language
Part of the book series: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences (SHMP)
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About this book
In this book, Ian Tweddle, a recognised authority on 18th century Scottish mathematics, presents for the first time a full and accessible translation of Simson's work. Based on Simson's early paper of 1723, the treatise, and various extracts from Simson's notebooks and correspondence, this book provides a fascinating insight into the work of an often-neglected figure. Supplemented by historical and mathematical notes and comments, this book is a valuable addition to the literature for anyone with an interest in mathematical history or geometry.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Simson on Porisms
Book Subtitle: An Annotated Translation of Robert Simson's Posthumous Treatise on Porisms and Other Items on this Subject
Authors: Ian Tweddle
Series Title: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3673-6
Publisher: Springer London
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eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 2000
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-85233-306-5Published: 30 May 2000
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-84996-862-1Published: 21 October 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4471-3673-6Published: 09 March 2013
Series ISSN: 2196-8810
Series E-ISSN: 2196-8829
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: X, 274
Topics: Geometry