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Practical Geometry in the High Middle Ages - (Memoirs of the American Philosophical Society,) by Stephen K Victor (Hardcover)
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- Contents: (I) The Place of Practical Geometry in the Middle Ages: The Nature of Practical Geometry; Practical Geometry in Education; Theory and Practice in Geometry; and Practical Geometry and Practical Concerns; (II) The Contents of "Artis cuiuslibet consummatio" and the "Pratike de geometrie"; (III) Procedures in the Editions, Translations, and Commentary: Editing "Artis cuiuslibet consummatio"; Editing the "Pratike de geometrie"; Translating the Texts; and About the commentary; and (IV) English translation of "Arts cuiuslibet consummatio" and of the "Pratike de geometrie.
- Author(s): Stephen K Victor
- 638 Pages
- Mathematics, History & Philosophy
- Series Name: Memoirs of the American Philosophical Society,
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Contents: (I) The Place of Practical Geometry in the Middle Ages: The Nature of Practical Geometry; Practical Geometry in Education; Theory and Practice in Geometry; and Practical Geometry and Practical Concerns; (II) The Contents of "Artis cuiuslibet consummatio" and the "Pratike de geometrie"; (III) Procedures in the Editions, Translations, and Commentary: Editing "Artis cuiuslibet consummatio"; Editing the "Pratike de geometrie"; Translating the Texts; and About the commentary; and (IV) English translation of "Arts cuiuslibet consummatio" and of the "Pratike de geometrie." Selected Bibliography, Index of Latin Technical Terms, Index of Old French Technical Terms, and Index of Astronomical Parameters. Illus.Review Quotes
"[V]ery learned, very helpful and informative... a welcome contribution to the literature."--Sabetai Unguru "Isis"
Dimensions (Overall): 10.0 Inches (H) x 7.0 Inches (W) x 1.38 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 638
Genre: Mathematics
Sub-Genre: History & Philosophy
Series Title: Memoirs of the American Philosophical Society,
Publisher: American Philosophical Society Press
Format: Hardcover
Author: Stephen K Victor
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 1979
TCIN: 1005873239
UPC: 9780871691347
Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-4876
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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