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A Mathematical History of the Golden Number is still praised by historiansThe first complete, in depth study of the origins of division in extreme and mean ratio (DEMR) "the Golden Number" this text charts every aspect of this important mathematical concept's historic development, from its first unequivocal appearance in Euclid's Elements through the 18th century. Readers will find a detailed analysis of the role of DEMR in the Elements and of its historical implications. This is followed by a discussion of other