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Trace the evolution of classical mathematics from its roots in the Arab and Islamic worlds through the pioneering work of Descartes and Fermat in this comprehensive historical study. This Routledge volume explores the critical transition from classical to early modern mathematics during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, examining how developments in algebra, geometrical algebra, and the mathematics of the continuous marked a watershed moment in mathematical thought. Discover the often-overlooked contributions of Islamic mathematicians and their profound influence on Western mathematical traditions, revealing how the work of thinkers across cultures shaped the discipline we know today.

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Routledge publication examining the historical connection between Arab-Islamic mathematics and early modern Western mathematics.

Covers the development of algebra and geometrical algebra during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

Explores the transition from classical mathematics to modern mathematical approaches and continuous mathematics.

Part of the Culture and Civilization in the Middle East series, providing scholarly context on Islamic contributions.

Authored by Roshdi R with in-depth analysis of mathematicians including Descartes and Fermat.

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11 August 2014
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23 January 2013

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