Making mathematical culture: university and print in the circle of Lef evre d' Etaples

In 1503, for the first time, a student in Paris was able to spend his entire university career studying only the printed textbooks of his teacher, thanks to the works of the humanist and university reformer Jacques Lef evre d' Etaples (c. 1455-1536). As printed books became central to the intel...

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Main Author: Oosterhoff, Richard J. ca. 20./21. Jh (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2018
Edition:First edition
Series:Oxford-Warburg studies
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Online Access:BSB01
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Summary:In 1503, for the first time, a student in Paris was able to spend his entire university career studying only the printed textbooks of his teacher, thanks to the works of the humanist and university reformer Jacques Lef evre d' Etaples (c. 1455-1536). As printed books became central to the intellectual habits of following generations, Lef evre turned especially to mathematics as a way to renovate the medieval university. 'Making Mathematical Culture' argues this was a pivatol moment in the cultural history of Europe and explores how the rise of the printed book contributed to the growing profile of mathematics in the region
Item Description:This edition previously issued in print: 2018. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource Illustrationen
ISBN:9780191862151
DOI:10.1093/oso/9780198823520.001.0001