Karl Gauss: Finding His Works Online & in Books

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on locating the works of Karl Gauss, exploring both online resources and physical books. Participants share various suggestions for accessing his writings and biographical information.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks for recommendations on where to find the works of Karl Gauss, both online and in print.
  • Another participant suggests checking online bookstores as a potential resource.
  • A different participant recommends the book "Men of Mathematics," noting that it includes some of Gauss's works and details about his life.
  • Another mention is made of "Arithmetical Disquisitions," which was translated from Latin and published by Springer, with a note that it is available at a public library.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants provide various suggestions without any clear consensus on a single best source for Gauss's works.

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Where can I find the works of Karl Gauss, online or in a book.
 
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try your online bookstore? here
 
Try this book - Men of Mathematics. This book contains some works of Karl Gauss as well as his life.
 
His Arithmetical Disquisitions, translated from Latin, was published by Springer a few years ago. Our public library has it.
 

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