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New York, NY Birkhauser 2010 Hard cover Fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 217 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Tables, black & white, Figures. Audience: General/trade. This book presents contributions of mathematicians covering topics from ancient India, placing them in the broader context of the history of mathematics. Although the translations of some Sanskrit mathematical texts are available in the literature, Indian contributions are rarely presented in major Western historical works. Yet some of the well-known and universally-accepted discoveries from India, including the concept of zero and the decimal representation of numbers, have made lasting contributions to the foundation of modern mathematics. Key topics include: The work of two well-known Indian mathematicians: Brahmagupta and Bhaskaracharya; The relationship of Indian mathematics to the mathematics of China and Greece; The transmission of mathematical ideas between the Western and non-Western world; A study of Keralese mathematics and coverage of the techniques used in the ¿ulbas¿tras; The calendrical calculations, complete with computer programs, enabling readers to determine Indian dates. Ancient Indian Leaps into Mathematics examines these ancient mathematical ideas that were spread throughout India, China, the Islamic world, and Western Europe. Through a systematic approach, it gives an historical account of ancient Indian mathematical traditions and their influence on other parts of the ...
New York, NY: Birkhauser. Date: 2010. Hard cover. Fine.. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 217 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Tables, black & white, Figures. Audience: General/trade. . This book presents contributions of mathematicians covering topics from ancient India, placing them in the broader context of the history of mathematics. Although the translations of some Sanskrit mathematical texts are available in the literature, Indian contributions are rarely presented in major Western historical works. Yet some of the well-known and universally-accepted discoveries from India, including the concept of zero and the decimal representation of numbers, have made lasting contributions to the foundation of modern mathematics. Key topics include: The work of two well-known Indian mathematicians: Brahmagupta and Bhaskaracharya; The relationship of Indian mathematics to the mathematics of China and Greece; The transmission of mathematical ideas between the Western and non-Western world; A study of Keralese mathematics and coverage of the techniques used in the Śulbasūtras; The calendrical calculations, complete with computer programs, enabling readers to determine Indian dates. Ancient Indian Leaps into Mathematics examines these ancient mathematical ideas that were spread throughout India, China, the Islamic world, and Western Europe. Through a systematic approach, it gives an historical account of ancient Indian mathematical traditions and their influence on other pa ...
ISBN10: 0817646949, ISBN13: 9780817646943, [publisher: U.S.A.: Birkhäuser] Hardcover 217 pp., bibliography, index. This book presents contributions of mathematicians covering topics from ancient India, placing them in the broader context of the history of mathematics. Although the translations of some Sanskrit mathematical texts are available in the literature, Indian contributions are rarely presented in major Western historical works. Yet some of the well-known and universally-accepted discoveries from India, including the concept of zero and the decimal representation of numbers, have made lasting contributions to the foundation of modern mathematics. Key topics include: The work of two well-known Indian mathematicians: Brahmagupta and Bhaskaracharya; The relationship of Indian mathematics to the mathematics of China and Greece; The transmission of mathematical ideas between the Western and non-Western world; A study of Keralese mathematics and coverage of the techniques used in the ?ulbas?tras; The calendrical calculations, complete with computer programs, enabling readers to determine Indian dates. Ancient Indian Leaps into Mathematics examines these ancient mathematical ideas that were spread throughout India, China, the Islamic world, and Western Europe. Through a systematic approach, it gives an historical account of ancient Indian mathematical traditions and their influence on other parts of the world. 0.0 [Oakland, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2010] ...
Boston, MA Birkhauser 2010 Hard cover New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 218 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white, Tables, black & white, Figures.
ISBN10: 0817646949, ISBN13: 9780817646943, [publisher: Birkhäuser Boston] Hardcover Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This volume presents contributions of mathematicians from ancient India to the broader context of the history of mathematics. Although the translations of some Sanskrit mathematical texts are available, Indian contributions are rarely presented in major European historical works. Some of the well-known and universally accepted discoveries from India include the concept of zero and the decimal representation of numbers.The presentation of ideas is systematic and follows the mathematical ideas that were spread from India, China, the Islamic world, and Western Europe. Topics include the work of two well-known Indian mathematicians: Brahmagupta and Bhaskaracharya; the relationship of Indian mathematics to the mathematics of China and Greece; and transmission of ideas between the Western and non-Western world. In addition, a chapter on calendrical calculations, complete with computer programs, enables the reader to determine Indian dates. Through these articles, the contributors interweave the mathematics of India and the rest of the world. [Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2010] ...
Boston, MA Birkhauser 2010 Hard cover New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 218 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white, Tables, black & white, Figures.
Boston, MA Birkhauser 2010 Hard cover New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 218 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white, Tables, black & white, Figures.
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ISBN10: 0817646949, ISBN13: 9780817646943, [publisher: Birkhäuser Boston] Hardcover Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This volume presents contributions of mathematicians from ancient India to the broader context of the history of mathematics. Although the translations of some Sanskrit mathematical texts are available, Indian contributions are rarely presented in major European historical works. Some of the well-known and universally accepted discoveries from India include the concept of zero and the decimal representation of numbers.The presentation of ideas is systematic and follows the mathematical ideas that were spread from India, China, the Islamic world, and Western Europe. Topics include the work of two well-known Indian mathematicians: Brahmagupta and Bhaskaracharya; the relationship of Indian mathematics to the mathematics of China and Greece; and transmission of ideas between the Western and non-Western world. In addition, a chapter on calendrical calculations, complete with computer programs, enables the reader to determine Indian dates. Through these articles, the contributors interweave the mathematics of India and the rest of the world. [Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2010] ...
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ISBN10: 0817646949, ISBN13: 9780817646943, [publisher: Birkhauser Boston Inc] Hardcover This book presents contributions of mathematicians covering topics from ancient India, placing them in the broader context of the history of mathematics. Through a systematic approach, it examines these ancient mathematical ideas that were spread throughout India, China, the Islamic world, and Western Europe. Editor(s): Yadav, B S; Mohan, Man (University of Delhi). Num Pages: 218 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 166 x 19. Weight in Grams: 506. . 2010. Hardback. . . . . [Galway, GY, Ireland] [Publication Year: 2010]
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ISBN10: 0817646949, ISBN13: 9780817646943, [publisher: Birkhauser Boston Inc] Hardcover This book presents contributions of mathematicians covering topics from ancient India, placing them in the broader context of the history of mathematics. Through a systematic approach, it examines these ancient mathematical ideas that were spread throughout India, China, the Islamic world, and Western Europe. Editor(s): Yadav, B S; Mohan, Man (University of Delhi). Num Pages: 218 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 166 x 19. Weight in Grams: 506. . 2010. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. [Olney, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2010]
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