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Hypatia of Alexandria: Mathematician and Martyr, by Michael A. B. Deakin, , pp., hardcover, ISBN , $ Prometheus Books, 59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, New York, , bltadwin.ru A popular biography of Hypatia would be either uncommonly short or a work of fiction for, like so many of the ancients, the uncontested facts of her . It's safe to say that Michael A B Deakin has created a masterpiece in which he meaningfully recreates the life and times of one of the all time great mathematicians: Hypatia of Alexandria, a deeply moral and devout, as well as being learned, woman who was brutally martyred by the Christians of Alexandria when Bishop 'Saint' Cyril was in charge bltadwin.ru by: 9.  · In the late fourth and early fifth centuries of our era, Hypatia of Alexandria was the world's greatest living mathematician and astronomer. A strikingly beautiful woman and a devoted celibate, she lived in a city as turbulent and troubled as Baghdad or Beirut is today. She achieved fame not only in her special field, but also as a philosopher, religious thinker, and teacher who attracted a Brand: Prometheus Books.

Deakin does compare 4th century Alexandria to current trouble spots such as Baghdad and Malaysia, but then reverts to the "pagan martyr" approach. Since we do not have access to any of Hypatia's mathematics or philosophy, the chapters on her work have to be mostly context and conjecture. Hypatia of Alexandria: Mathematician and Martyr (July ) By Michael A. B. Deakin. Alexandria In Ce Was A Venerable City That Honored And Preserved Great Learning. But It Was Also A City Wracked By Religious Conflict That Finds Echoes In Our Own Time. Within This Maelstrom We Find Hypatia, A Woman Of Great Intellectual Achievement And. skillfully as evaluation hypatia of alexandria mathematician and martyr michael ab deakin what you as soon as to read! Hypatia of Alexandria - Michael A. B. Deakin - Deakin's notes are full of useful informaiton, and his book is both comprehensive and captivating.

Hypatia and Her Mathematics Michael A. B. Deakin The American Mathematical Monthly,March , Volume , Number 3, pp. – 1. INTRODUCTION. The first woman mathematician of whom we have reasonably secure and detailed knowledge is Hypatia of Alexandria. Although there is a. Hypatia of Alexandria: Mathematician and Martyr: Author: Michael A. B. Deakin: Publisher: Prometheus Books, Original from: the University of Michigan: Digitized: : ISBN. It's safe to say that Michael A B Deakin has created a masterpiece in which he meaningfully recreates the life and times of one of the all time great mathematicians: Hypatia of Alexandria, a deeply moral and devout, as well as being learned, woman who was brutally martyred by the Christians of Alexandria when Bishop 'Saint' Cyril was in charge there.