Status
Available
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Series
Collection
Publication
Berkeley : London : University of California Press ; British Museum, c1987.
Description
This fully illustrated book outlines the ancient systems of mathematics and measurement and describes how they were used in mapping, surveying, telling time, trade and commerce, as well as in leisure pursuits such as games and puzzles, and in the occult.
Language
Original publication date
1987
Physical description
63 p.; 24.1 cm
ISBN
0520060725 / 9780520060722
Copy notes
Contents: The background -- Numbering by letters -- Mathematical education in the Greek world -- Measurement -- Mathematics for the surveyor and architect -- Mapping and the concept of scale -- Telling the time -- Calculations for trade and commerce -- Mathematics in leisure pursuits and the occult -- The sequel.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 62-63) and index.
Edges toned.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 62-63) and index.
Edges toned.