the beginnings of algebra Rashid, Rushdi. text bibliography biography enk London Saqi c2009 2009 monographic eng ara

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viii, 392 p. ; 25 cm. "Al-Khwarizmi's Algebra (Kitab al-Jabr wa-al-muqabala), written around 820, was the first scientific text in history to systematically present algebra as a mathematical discipline that is independent of geometry and arithmetic. Roshdi Rashed has produced the first Arabic critical edition of Al-Khwarizmi's work, containing an annotated translation into English, an introductory essay, and extensive commentaries on the text." "Roshdi Rashed is a leading authority in the history and philosophy of science and mathematics. He is senior director of research at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique in Paris, and is a former professor at the University of Tokyo."--BOOK JACKET. edited, with translation and commentary, by Roshdi Rashed. Includes bibliographical references (p. [385]-392) and indexes. Khuwarizmi, Muhammad ibn Musa fl. 813-846 Algebra History Mathematics, Arab Muslim scientists Biography QA29.K44 A55 2009 509.2 0863564305 (cased) 9780863564307 (cased) 120327 20230110150147.0