Agnes Mary Clerke and Mathematics in the Eleventh Encyclopedia Britannica
James S. Wolper
TL;DR
This paper reviews Agnes Mary Clerke's contributions to the mathematical entries in the Eleventh Edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, highlighting her influence on the dissemination of mathematical knowledge.
Contribution
It provides an analysis of Clerke's role and impact in shaping the mathematical content of the Encyclopedia Britannica's Eleventh Edition.
Findings
Clerke significantly influenced the presentation of mathematics in the encyclopedia
Her writings contributed to the understanding of mathematical concepts in the 19th century
The encyclopedia aimed to comprehensively define all human knowledge, including mathematics.
Abstract
Agnes Mary Clerke (1842-1907) was an important contributor to the discussions of Mathematics in the Eleventh Edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica. The Eleventh Edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica had the audacity to "presume to define and delineate the entire (and thus complete) opus of all human knowledge." This is a survey of the Encyclopedia's treatment of Mathematics and an appreciation of her writings.
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Taxonomy
TopicsHistorical and Literary Studies · History of Science and Natural History · History and Theory of Mathematics