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Explore the earliest known form of mathematical astronomy through this comprehensive analysis of Babylonian procedure texts. This scholarly work by Springer presents new translations grounded in modern Assyriology and translation science, offering fresh interpretations of ancient astronomical algorithms. The book investigates previously overlooked linguistic, mathematical, and technical aspects of these foundational texts, with special focus on mathematical representation methods. Over 100 cuneiform photographs support the detailed examination, making this essential reading for historians of mathematics, ancient astronomy scholars, and anyone studying the development of mathematical thought in antiquity. The expanded interpretations provide crucial insights into how Babylonian scholars developed and recorded their astronomical procedures.

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New translations of Babylonian procedure texts incorporate recent advances in Assyriology and modern translation science methodology.

Over 100 cuneiform photographs document original astronomical procedure texts with visual clarity for academic research.

Updated interpretations of ancient astronomical algorithms reveal mathematical methods used in Babylonian mathematical astronomy.

Linguistic, mathematical, and technical analysis addresses previously overlooked aspects of the procedure texts and their composition.

Special emphasis on mathematical representation techniques demonstrates how Babylonian scholars encoded astronomical knowledge.

Published by Springer as part of Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences series.

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08 May 2014
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