Apollonius of Perga's Conica: Text, Context, Subtext (Mnemosyne, Supplements, 222)
by Michael Fried, Sabetai Unguru
Michael Fried and Sabetai Unguru offer a scholarly examination of Apollonius of Perga’s Conica. Combining attention to the mathematical text with consideration of its context and subtext, this volume provides a focused contribution to the history and interpretation of ancient mathematics.
About This Book
This scholarly volume focuses on Apollonius of Perga’s Conica, a foundational work associated with the study of conic sections.
Michael Fried and Sabetai Unguru examine the text together with its broader context and underlying interpretations.
The book presents a historical and analytical approach to an important work in the development of mathematical thought.
Published as part of the Mnemosyne Supplements series, it is intended for readers interested in the history, interpretation, and transmission of mathematics.
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