Robert Recorde

Tudor Polymath, Expositor and Practitioner of Computation

Auteurs

• Jack Williams

Paramètres

• 292 pages
• 11 heures de lecture

• Histoire
• Informatique, programmation
• La nature
• Mathématiques
• Nature, Animaux

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Focusing on Robert Recorde's multifaceted contributions beyond the equals sign, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of his life and work. It covers his professional roles in minting and mining, his conflict with William Herbert, and his endeavors as a physician and linguist. The text also explores his religious beliefs and the impact of his publisher, Reyner Wolfe. Additionally, it highlights Recorde's legacy in 17th-century science and its relevance to contemporary mathematics and computer science, offering new insights into a historically significant figure.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2014
• Reliure: (souple)