Fibonacci's Liber Abaci: A Translation Into Modern English of Leonardo Pisano's Book of Calculation

"Leonardo of Pisa's Liber Abaci (Book of Calculation) is one of the most important books in the history of European mathematics. Leonardo learned his mathematics from the Islamic mathematical tradition (some have even argued that he should be considered part of that tradition), but he wrote his books in Latin. As a result, he became one of the most important mediators of that tradition to European readers ... here it is at last, the Liber Abaci in English. It is now possible for mathematicians who are interested in history to read it, and for students to read portions of it in their history courses ... [Leonardo] was a great mathematician, and here is an accessible and readable edition of his most famous book. Don't miss the opportunity to get a copy." -MAA Online

Author: Laurence Sigler
Publisher: Springer
Published: 09/10/2002
Pages: 638
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.66lbs
Size: 9.68h x 7.02w x 1.42d
ISBN: 9780387954196

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