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A Mathematical History of the Golden Number - (Dover Books on Mathematics) by Roger Herz-Fischler & Mathematics (Paperback) - 1 of 1

A Mathematical History of the Golden Number - (Dover Books on Mathematics) by Roger Herz-Fischler & Mathematics (Paperback)

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  • This comprehensive study traces the historic development of division in extreme and mean ratio (""the golden number"") from its first appearance in Euclid's Elements through the 18th century.
  • Author(s): Roger Herz-Fischler & Mathematics
  • 216 Pages
  • Science, General
  • Series Name: Dover Books on Mathematics

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The first complete, in-depth study of the origins of division in extreme and mean ratio (DEMR)--"the Golden Number"--this text charts every aspect of this important mathematical concept's historic development from its first appearance in Euclid's ELEMENTS through the 18th century. Of interest not only to mathematicians but also classicists, archaeologists, historians of science, or anyone interested in mathematical ideas.



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This comprehensive study traces the historic development of division in extreme and mean ratio (""the golden number"") from its first appearance in Euclid's Elements through the 18th century. Features numerous illustrations.
Dimensions (Overall): 11.2 Inches (H) x 8.28 Inches (W) x .45 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.04 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 216
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: General
Series Title: Dover Books on Mathematics
Publisher: Dover Publications
Format: Paperback
Author: Roger Herz-Fischler & Mathematics
Language: English
Street Date: January 29, 1998
TCIN: 77721237
UPC: 9780486400075
Item Number (DPCI): 247-60-1990
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1.04 pounds
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