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The world of Maria Gaetana Agnesi, mathematician of God

Title
The world of Maria Gaetana Agnesi, mathematician of God [electronic resource] / Massimo Mazzotti.
Author
Mazzotti, Massimo.
Publication
Baltimore, Md. : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2007.

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Description
1 online resource (xx, 217 p.) : ill.
Series Statement
Johns Hopkins studies in the history of mathematics
Uniform Title
World of Maria Gaetana Agnesi, mathematician of God (Online)
Alternative Title
World of Maria Gaetana Agnesi, mathematician of God (Online)
Subject
  • Agnesi, Maria Gaetana, 1718-1799
  • Women mathematicians > Europe
  • Mathematics > Europe > History > 18th century
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-210) and index.
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  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Contents
Engaging in a conversation -- Catholicisms -- Trees of knowledge -- Choices -- A list of books -- Calculus for the believer -- A new female mind -- Epilogue -- Notes -- Bibliography.
LCCN
2007006287
OCLC
ssj0000757336
Author
Mazzotti, Massimo.
Title
The world of Maria Gaetana Agnesi, mathematician of God [electronic resource] / Massimo Mazzotti.
Imprint
Baltimore, Md. : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2007.
Series
Johns Hopkins studies in the history of mathematics
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-210) and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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Available onsite at NYPL
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