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In Measure, Number, and Weight: Studies in Mathematics and Culture (SUNY Series in (SUNY series in Science, Technology, and Society) - Softcover

Hoyrup, Jens

 
9780791418222: In Measure, Number, and Weight: Studies in Mathematics and Culture (SUNY Series in (SUNY series in Science, Technology, and Society)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0791418227 ISBN 13: 9780791418222
Publisher: State University of New York Press, 1994

Synopsis

Jens Hoyrup, recognized as the leading authority in social studies of pre-modern mathematics, here provides a social study of the changing mode of mathematical thought through history. His "anthropology" of mathematics is a unique approach to its history, in which he examines its pursuit and development as conditioned by the wider social and cultural context.

Hoyrup moves from comparing features of Sumero-Babylonian, Mesopotamian, Ancient Greek, and Latin Medieval mathematics, to examining the character of Islamic practitioners of mathematics. He also looks at the impact of ideologies and philosophy on mathematics from Latin High Middle ages through the late Renaissance. Finally, he examines modern and contemporary mathematics, drawing out recurring themes in mathematical knowledge.

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About the Author

Jens Hoyrup is Professor in the Department of Languages and Culture at Roskilde University in Denmark.

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Publisher
State University of New York Press
Publication date
1994
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0791418227
ISBN 13 
9780791418222
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
430