Influential Books in the Development of Arithmetic and Algebra in the 15th and 16th Centuries
** watch future Linda Hall Library lectures live at new.livestream.com/lindahall ** October 76, 2015, in the Linda Hall Library Auditorium Dr. Cynthia Huffman, University Professor of Mathematics, Pittsburg State University, and Research Fellow, Linda Hall Library About the presentation: The world renowned History of Science Collection at the Linda Hall Library is home to many books which have impacted the development of mathematics. We will take a look in particular at some of the books which were involved in the development of arithmetic and algebra in the 15th and 16th centuries. Topics will include the introduction of the “new” Hindu-Arabic numeration system to Europe, the controversy over the solution of cubic equations, and the shift from rhetorical to symbolic algebra. Video produced by The VideoWorks of Roeland Park, Kansas.
