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A Station Favorable to the Pursuits of Science: Primary Materials in the History of Mathematics at the United States Military Academy: By Joe Albree, David C. Arney, and V. Frederick Rickey. Providence, RI (American Mathematical Society) and London (London Mathematical Society). History of Mathematics, Vol. 18. 2000. 272 pp. $59
✍ Scribed by C.Edward Sandifer
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2003
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 34 KB
- Volume
- 30
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0315-0860
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✦ Synopsis
the direction of Mecca, and mathematical geography in 17th-century Iran. The book ends with extensive appendixes, listing data on the two instruments and on numerous other instruments and geographical tables. King's book bears witness to the unexplored riches of the history of Islamic science. In addition, reading the book is a nice experience for those who know David King, because one almost hears him talking. Thanks to financial support of the al-Furqān Foundation of London, the book is a real bargain. Hurry to get your copy.
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