Mathematical History of the Golden Number
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Mathematical History of the Golden Number by Roger Herz-Fischler
The first complete, in-depth study of the origins of division in extreme and mean ratio (DEMR)--the Golden Number--this text charts every aspect of this important mathematical concept's historic development from its first appearance in Euclid's ELEMENTS through the 18th century. Of interest not only to mathematicians but also classicists, archaeologists, historians of science, or anyone interested in mathematical ideas.
Dutch mathematician Nicolaas Covert (Dick) de Brujin is Professor Emeritus at the Eindhoven University of Technology. He has been involved in many areas of mathematics and is currently working on models for the human brain.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780486400075 |
| ISBN 10 | 0486400077 |
| Title | Mathematical History of the Golden Number |
| Author | Roger Herz-Fischler |
| Series | Dover Books On Mathematics Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Year published | 1998-01-29 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
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