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SUMMARY:History of mathematics for mathmos 5 - Piers Bursill-Hall
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DESCRIPTION:This talk is part of a lecture course. Wait\, don't go! We are
  very chill: no syllabus\, no exams\, and quality banter. The aim is to gi
 ve a fairly relaxed overview of the history of Western mathematical ideas\
 , from Greece via Islam into the Enlightenment\, with the potential to cov
 er aspects of the late 18th and the 19th century towards the end.\n\nThe c
 ourse presumes no particular or strong mathematical background (it is pres
 upposed that most of the students are mathmos or equivalent\, but if you a
 re a sociologist\, you can surely emulate mathmo behaviour). The focus is 
 more about mathematical ideas and styles\, and the historical influences o
 n\, and influences of mathematics on its contemporary world. Knowledge of 
 history is also not expected\, but we cannot guarantee that you will not o
 btain some. A good sense of humour is required. \n\nThis year we are not a
 llowed to give the lectures at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences. The l
 ectures therefore take place in the Lecture Block\, Room 12. We are very g
 rateful that the University through these rooms supports the teaching of t
 he history of mathematics.\n\n*Today's topic:* tba
LOCATION:Lecture Block\, Room 12\, Sidgwick Site
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