Hypatia of Alexandria: Mathematician and Martyr
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (785 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1591025206 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 222 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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Libris Vermis said Thorough, informative. Deakin covers much of the same territory as Maria Dzielska's "Hypatia of Alexandria", but being a mathematician, also comments on her mathematical contributions, which were significant.The problem for both authors is that there just isn't that much to go o. Not a biography Steve This book, in a word, was disappointing. It is a research paper in the guise of a book. There is no narration, no supposition and strictly avoids any reasonable conjecture. As there is little verifiable facts upon which to write an accurate biography of Hy. Well Written and Engaging Karin Rita Gastreich In Hypatia of Alexandria, Deakin does an excellent job of creating a complete picture of this remarkable mathematician for whom the historical records are scarce and incomplete.I read this book with an eye toward using it in one of my classes, Women and Sc
Deakin (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) is an honorary research fellow and formerly a senior lecturer in the School of Mathematical Sciences of Monash University. About the Author Michael A. . B
Cyril of Alexandria.This is the first biography of Hypatia to integrate all aspects of her life. Although this outrageous crime has made Hypatia a powerful symbol of intellectual freedom and feminist aspiration to this day, Deakin makes clear that the important intellectual contributions of her life’s work should not be overshadowed by her tragic death.. In a fascinating narrative that brings to life a richly diverse ancient society, he describes her work so that the mathematics, presented in straightforward terms, finds its true place in the context of her life as a whole. A strikingly beautiful woman and a devoted celibate, she lived in a city as turbulent and troubled as Baghdad or Beirut is today. Mathematician Michael Deakin emphasizes that, though she was a philosopher, she was first and foremost a mathematician and astronomer of great accomp
B. . Deakin (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) is an honorary research fellow and formerly a senior lecturer in the School of Mathematical Sciences of Monash University. Michael A