INDIAN MATHEMATICS: ENGAGING WITH THE WORLD FROM ANCIENT TO MODERN TIMES

Inbunden, Engelska, 2016

AvGeorge Gheverghese Joseph

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Indian Mathematics gives a unique insight into the history of mathematics within a historical global context. It builds on research into the connection between mathematics and the world-wide advancement of economics and technology. Joseph draws out parallel developments in other cultures and carefully examines the transmission of mathematical ideas across geographical and cultural borders.Accessible to those who have an interest in the global history of mathematical ideas, for the historians, philosophers and sociologists of mathematics, it is a book not to be missed.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2016-09-22
Mått235 x 161 x 31 mm
Vikt834 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor510
FörlagWorld Scientific Europe Ltd
ISBN9781786340603

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