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...
Auteurs principaux: | Beeley, P, Wardhaugh, B |
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Autres auteurs: | Wilson, R |
Format: | Book section |
Langue: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2022
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