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The Making of a Scribe

Errors, Mistakes and Rounding Numbers in the Old Babylonian Kingdom of Larsa de

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Why the Sciences of the Ancient World Matter

Paru le : 2020-03-11

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This book presents a novel methodology to study economic texts. The author investigates discrepancies in these writings by focusing on errors, mistakes, and rounding numbers. In particular, he looks at the acquisition, use, and development of practical mathematics in an ancient society: The Old Babylonian kingdom of Larsa (beginning of the second millennium BCE Southern Iraq). In so doing, coverage bridges a gap between the sciences and humanities.
Through this work, the reader will gain insight into discrepancies encountered in economic texts in general and rounding numbers in particular. They will learn a new framework to explain error as a form of economic practice. Researchers and students will also become aware of the numerical and metrological basis for calculation in these writings and how the scribes themselves conceptualized value. This work fills a void in Assyriological studies. It provides a methodology to explore, understand, and exploit statistical data.The anlaysis also fills a void in the history of mathematics by presenting historians of mathematics a method to study practical texts. In addition, the author shows the importance mathematics has as a tool for ancient practitioners to cope with complex economic processes. This serves as a useful case study for modern policy makers into the importance of education in any economy.
Pages
487 pages
Collection
Why the Sciences of the Ancient World Matter
Parution
2020-03-11
Marque
Springer
EAN papier
9783030359508
EAN PDF
9783030359515
Informations sur l'ebook
Nombre pages copiables
4
Nombre pages imprimables
48
Taille du fichier
33454 Ko
Prix
126,59 €
EAN EPUB
9783030359515
Informations sur l'ebook
Nombre pages copiables
4
Nombre pages imprimables
48
Taille du fichier
16947 Ko
Prix
126,59 €

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