Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. Date: 2009. First Edition; First Impression. Original cloth. 0691120676 . With illustrations. Light shelfwear. ; "Mathematics in India" by Kim Plofker is a comprehensive exploration of the development of mathematical techniques and texts in South Asia from antiquity to the early modern period. Plofker, an expert in the history of mathematics, delves deeply into Sanskrit sources to reevaluate and situate Indian mathematical knowledge within both a broader textual and a cultural framework. The book covers the Indian origins of concepts such as Arabic numerals and examines the connections between Indian mathematics and its astronomical applications, highlighting how these interrelations influenced other scientific traditions, including Islamic science. The narrative does not merely recount facts but also addresses common misconceptions and gaps in the scholarship of Indian mathematics, offering a clearer picture of its evolution and significance. Plofker's work is unique in its detailed discussion of the relationship between Indian mathematics and astronomy, which is presented with sufficient depth, making the book an excellent resource for understanding mathematical astronomy as well. Structured to cater to both scholars and general readers, the book includes biographical details about numerous Indian mathematicians, a guide to key features of Sanskrit relevant to the ...

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Princeton, New Jersey Princeton University Press 2009 First Edition; First Impression Original cloth Fine in Fine dust jacket 0691120676. With illustrations. Light shelfwear.; "Mathematics in India" by Kim Plofker is a comprehensive exploration of the development of mathematical techniques and texts in South Asia from antiquity to the early modern period. Plofker, an expert in the history of mathematics, delves deeply into Sanskrit sources to reevaluate and situate Indian mathematical knowledge within both a broader textual and a cultural framework. The book covers the Indian origins of concepts such as Arabic numerals and examines the connections between Indian mathematics and its astronomical applications, highlighting how these interrelations influenced other scientific traditions, including Islamic science. The narrative does not merely recount facts but also addresses common misconceptions and gaps in the scholarship of Indian mathematics, offering a clearer picture of its evolution and significance. Plofker's work is unique in its detailed discussion of the relationship between Indian mathematics and astronomy, which is presented with sufficient depth, making the book an excellent resource for understanding mathematical astronomy as well. Structured to cater to both scholars and general readers, the book includes biographical details about numerous Indian mathematicians, a guide to key features of Sanskrit relevant to the non-specialist, and illustrations of ...

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