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This is Volume I of the first authoritative translation of Archimedes' works into English. Also provided are a scientific edition of the diagrams, a translation of the ancient commentator Eutocius and a commentary, where attention is paid to the cognitive and aesthetic nature of Archimedes' mathematical practice.

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Review of the hardback: ' … this translation is certainly an event of great importance concerning the edition of ancient Greek mathematics. the forthcoming volumes are awaited with impatience!' Zentralblatt MATH

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Introduction; Translation and Commentary: On Sphere and Cylinder Book I; On Sphere and Cylinder Book II; Eutocius' Commentary to On Sphere and Cylinder Book I; Eutocius' Commentary to On Sphere and Cylinder Book II; Bibliography; Index.

The Works of Archimedes

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 7/30/2009 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780521117982, 978-0521117982
      ISBN10: 0521117984
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      Philosophy of mathematics Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This is Volume I of the first authoritative translation of Archimedes' works into English. Also provided are a scientific edition of the diagrams, a translation of the ancient commentator Eutocius and a commentary, where attention is paid to the cognitive and aesthetic nature of Archimedes' mathematical practice.

      Trade Review
      Review of the hardback: ' … this translation is certainly an event of great importance concerning the edition of ancient Greek mathematics. the forthcoming volumes are awaited with impatience!' Zentralblatt MATH

      Table of Contents
      Introduction; Translation and Commentary: On Sphere and Cylinder Book I; On Sphere and Cylinder Book II; Eutocius' Commentary to On Sphere and Cylinder Book I; Eutocius' Commentary to On Sphere and Cylinder Book II; Bibliography; Index.

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