Mathematics in Neolithic Scotland
By Tony Mann - Gresham College
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Lecture Description
What is the mathematical significance of certain prehistoric objects that have been unearthed in northern Scotland? This lecture is given by Tony Mann, Head of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Greenwich.
Course Description
A look at the history of early mathematics, where fundamental mathematical ideas originated and what evidence we have. The emphasis is on the historical development of mathematical techniques.
These talks come from a conference held at Gresham College in May 2011. The full conference (videos, audios, lecture notes and presentations) are available from the conference's page on the Gresham College website:
http://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/early-mathematics-day
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