Writings by early mathematicians feature language and notations
that are quite different from what we're familiar with today.
Sourcebooks on the history of mathematics provide some guidance,
but what has been lacking is a guide tailored to the needs of
readers approaching these writings for the first time. "How to Read
Historical Mathematics" fills this gap by introducing readers to
the analytical questions historians ask when deciphering historical
texts.
Sampling actual writings from the history of mathematics,
Benjamin Wardhaugh reveals the questions that will unlock the
meaning and significance of a given text--Who wrote it, why, and
for whom? What was its author's intended meaning? How did it reach
its present form? Is it original or a translation? Why is it
important today? Wardhaugh teaches readers to think about what the
original text might have looked like, to consider where and when it
was written, and to formulate questions of their own. Readers pick
up new skills with each chapter, and gain the confidence and
analytical sophistication needed to tackle virtually any text in
the history of mathematics.Introduces readers to the methods of
textual analysis used by historians Uses actual source material as
examples Features boxed summaries, discussion questions, and
suggestions for further reading Supplements all major sourcebooks
in mathematics history Designed for easy reference Ideal for
students and teachers
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