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Explore the earliest known form of mathematical astronomy in the ancient world with this comprehensive scholarly work from Springer. This book provides new translations and analysis of Babylonian procedure texts, offering a fresh perspective on how ancient civilizations tracked celestial movements. By using a modern approach that integrates recent insights from Assyriology and translation science, this text offers updated and expanded interpretations of historical astronomical algorithms. It goes beyond simple translation to investigate linguistic and mathematical aspects that were previously overlooked by researchers. This volume is an essential resource for students and historians interested in the history of mathematics and physical sciences. It provides deep insight into mathematical representation through detailed study and includes over 100 photos of cuneiform to support the text, making it a vital tool for anyone studying the foundations of scientific observation.

Key Features

New translations based on a modern approach that incorporates recent advancements in Assyriology and translation science.

Updated and expanded interpretations of ancient astronomical algorithms for a more accurate historical understanding.

In-depth investigations into linguistic and mathematical aspects of the procedure texts that were previously ignored.

Detailed examination of mathematical representation used in the earliest known forms of mathematical astronomy.

Includes over 100 photos of cuneiform to provide visual context for the historical texts and studies.

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paperback
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Amazon UK
Release Date
08 May 2014
Listed Since
08 May 2014

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