The mending of broken bones, a modern guide to classical algebra

The Mathematical Gazette 2026

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Authors: Owen Toller
DOI: 10.1080/00255572.2025.2586908
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Abstract

The author tells us that the Arabic term Al-jabr can mean either ‘the way of completion’ or ‘the mending of broken bones’. More illuminating is the book's subtitle: this is an examination of what m...

Fields of Study & Subjects

History and Theory of Mathematics Mathematics and Applications Algebraic Geometry and Number Theory

Publication details

Journal / source
The Mathematical Gazette
Pages
1–3
Publication date
20 January 2026
Language
EN