Robert Recorde by Jack Williams
The 16th-Century intellectual Robert Recorde is chiefly remembered for introducing the equals sign into algebra, yet the greater significance and broader scope of his work is often overlooked.From the reviews:
“This volume primarily consists of a very detailed examination of Recorde’s four major mathematical books… For the graduate student in the history of mathematics, this thorough and detailed work would be valuable.” (M. D. Derk, ACM Computing Reviews, March, 2012)
“This book fills a gap in historical biography that has existed for far too long. … The majority of the chapters describe Recorde’s life and career, but four are devoted to the description and analysis of his four mathematical works … for which he is most famous. … an excellent book. I can recommend it.” (John Denniss, The Mathematical Association of America, April, 2012)
Jack Williams was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and after graduating from high school, joined the US Marine Corps. He attended Jacksonville (Fla.) University after his military service and graduated with a bachelor's degree in history and government in 1962. He began his journalism career while still in college at the Florida Times Union in Jacksonville, and went on to work for the Jacksonville Journal, the Rochester Times Union, and the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. When USA Today first began publication in September 1982, Jack Williams was the weather page editor. When Hurricane Andrew hit Dade County in 1992, Williams was at the National Hurricane Center, which was on the edge of the fiercest winds. He's pursued tornadoes with researchers and flown into three storms.
Williams was one of a half-dozen journalists chosen by the National Science Foundation to cover research in Antarctica in January 1999. He is the author of The USA Today Weather Book, which won the Louis J. Smith Award from the American Meteorological Society. The USA Today Weather Almanac, as well as the Battan Author's Prize.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780857298614 |
| ISBN 10 | 0857298615 |
| Title | Robert Recorde |
| Author | Jack Williams |
| Series | History Of Computing |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Springer London Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-11-11 |
| Number of pages | 268 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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