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This book presents a novel methodology to study economic texts. The
author investigates discrepancies in these writings by focusing on
errors, mistakes, and rounding numbers. In particular, he looks at
the acquisition, use, and development of practical mathematics in
an ancient society: The Old Babylonian kingdom of Larsa (beginning
of the second millennium BCE Southern Iraq). In so doing, coverage
bridges a gap between the sciences and humanities. Through this
work, the reader will gain insight into discrepancies encountered
in economic texts in general and rounding numbers in particular.
They will learn a new framework to explain error as a form of
economic practice. Researchers and students will also become aware
of the numerical and metrological basis for calculation in these
writings and how the scribes themselves conceptualized value. This
work fills a void in Assyriological studies. It provides a
methodology to explore, understand, and exploit statistical data.
The anlaysis also fills a void in the history of mathematics by
presenting historians of mathematics a method to study practical
texts. In addition, the author shows the importance mathematics has
as a tool for ancient practitioners to cope with complex economic
processes. This serves as a useful case study for modern policy
makers into the importance of education in any economy.
This book presents a novel methodology to study economic texts. The
author investigates discrepancies in these writings by focusing on
errors, mistakes, and rounding numbers. In particular, he looks at
the acquisition, use, and development of practical mathematics in
an ancient society: The Old Babylonian kingdom of Larsa (beginning
of the second millennium BCE Southern Iraq). In so doing, coverage
bridges a gap between the sciences and humanities. Through this
work, the reader will gain insight into discrepancies encountered
in economic texts in general and rounding numbers in particular.
They will learn a new framework to explain error as a form of
economic practice. Researchers and students will also become aware
of the numerical and metrological basis for calculation in these
writings and how the scribes themselves conceptualized value. This
work fills a void in Assyriological studies. It provides a
methodology to explore, understand, and exploit statistical data.
The anlaysis also fills a void in the history of mathematics by
presenting historians of mathematics a method to study practical
texts. In addition, the author shows the importance mathematics has
as a tool for ancient practitioners to cope with complex economic
processes. This serves as a useful case study for modern policy
makers into the importance of education in any economy.
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