A History of Japanese Mathematics
Smith, David Eugene
Mikami, Yoshio
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BOOK SYNOPSIS
This survey highlights the leading features in the development of the wasan, the Japanese system of mathematics. Topics include the use of the abacus; the application of sangi, or counting rods, to algebra; the yenri, or circle principle; the work of Seki Kowa, Ajima Chokuyen and Wada Nei; more. 1914 edition. Includes 74 figures.
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ISBN: 0486434826
ISBN(13-digit): 9780486434827
Copyright: 2004
Dewey Decimal: 510/.952
Library of Congress: 2004041363
Book Publisher: Dover Pubns
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 288
Paper Weight (lb): 0.71 lb
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