Ibn al-Haytham, New Astronomy and Spherical Geometry: A History of Arabic Sciences and Mathematics Volume 4

by Roshdi Rashed

This volume provides a unique primary source on the history and philosophy of mathematics and science from the mediaeval Arab world. The fourth volume of A History of Arabic Sciences and Mathematics is complemented by three preceding volumes which focused on infinitesimal determinations and other chapters of classical mathematics.

This book includes five main works of the polymath Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen) on astronomy, spherical geometry...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415582164
• ISBN13: 9780415582162
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.2" x 9.1"