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The Trigonometric Functions

The Trigonometric Functions

Linked essay sketching trigonometry from its beginnings out of the early correspondence between astronomy and mathematics through the 18th century, with 17 references (books/articles). Influential thinkers addressed here include Menelaus, Ptolemy, Rheticus, Cavalieri, Viète, De Moivre, and Cotes. Each name is linked to a brief biography and annotated bibliography about each person.... Show More
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Reference Material
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 18, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
July 18, 2016
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Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
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College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
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English
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