Ad Meskens

Practical mathematics in a commercial metropolis

Mathematical life in late 16th century Antwerp

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Describes the development and the ultimate demise of the practice of mathematics in sixteenth century Antwerp. Against the background of the violent history of the Religious Wars the story of the practice of mathematics in Antwerp is told through the lives of two protagonists Michiel Coignet and Peeter Heyns. The book touches on all aspects of practical mathematics from teaching and instrument making to the practice of building fortifications of the practice of navigation.

Produktdetails

• Archimedes 31
• Verlag: Springer / Springer Netherlands
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-94-007-9903-5
• 2013
• Seitenzahl: 276
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. April 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 155mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 423g
• ISBN-13: 9789400799035
• ISBN-10: 9400799039
• Artikelnr.: 42578008

Inhaltsangabe

1 Preface.- 2 Introduction.- 3 The Family Coignet.- 4 Peeter Heyns and the Nymphs of the Laurel Tree.- 5 The Arithmetic Teacher and his School.- 6 The Antwerp arithmetic books.- 7 Winegauging.- 8 Instrumentmakers.- 9 The Art of Navigation.- 10 Mapping the World.- 11 Looking towards the Stars.- 12 Ballistics and fortifications.- 13 Conclusion.- Appendices.- Index.

Rezensionen

From the reviews:
"This remarkable book centers on the city of Antwerp in the latter half of the 16th century, but it will be of interest to anyone who is curious about the development of mathematics and its application to a variety of fields during that period. ... This interesting and scholarly work enhances our knowledge of the role of applied mathematics not only in Antwerp but also in Europe. It can be warmly recommended." (William R. Shea, Mathematical Reviews, December, 2013)