John Wallis

Reading, writing, and doing mathematics in turbulent times, John Wallis (1616–1703) became the Savilian Professor of Geometry in unpromising circumstances, but held that position for longer than any other. Taking seriously the founder’s injunctions to study, edit, and publish the ancient mathematica...

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Autors principals: Beeley, P, Wardhaugh, B
Altres autors: Wilson, R
Format: Book section
Idioma:English
Publicat: Oxford University Press 2022