A Mathematical History of the Golden Number

The first complete, in-depth study of the origins of division in extreme and mean ratio (DEMR)--"the Golden Number"--this text charts every aspect of this important mathematical concept's historic development from its first appearance in Euclid's ELEMENTS through the 18th century. Of interest not only to mathematicians but also classicists, archaeologists, historians of science, or anyone interested in mathematical ideas.

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A comprehensive study of the historic development of division in extreme and mean ratio ("the golden number"), this text traces the concept's development from its first appearance in Euclid's Elements through the 18th century. The coherent but rigorous presentation offers clear explanations of DEMR's historical transmission and features numerous illustrations.

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This comprehensive study traces the historic development of division in extreme and mean ratio ("the golden number") from its first appearance in Euclid's Elements through the 18th century. Features numerous illustrations.