The book presents the main features of the Wasan tradition, which is a mathematical tradition which developed in Japan during the Edo period. (1600-1868). It gives a description of the first mathematical textbooks published in the 17th century, then shifts to the work of the two leading mathematicians of this tradition, Seki Takakazu et Takebe Katahiro. The book provides substantial information on the historical and intellectual context, the role played by the Chinese mathematical treatises introduced at the late 16th century, and an analysis of Seki’s and Takebe’s contribution to the development of algebra and calculus in Japan. First academic publication devoted to Japan since the beginningof the 20th century Provides substantial information on the historical and intellectual context of Japanese science Substantial information on the mathematical contents of Seki Takakazu and Katebe Katahiro INDICE: From the contents: The Jinkoki (1627) by Yoshida Mitsuyoshi.- The Jugairoku (1639) by Imamura Tomoaki.- The Sanso (1663) by Muramatsu Shigekiyo.- The treatise of ancient and modern mathematics (1671) by Yoshida Mitsuyoshi.- Seki Takakazu (?-1708) and his era.- The works by Seki Takakazu about the techniques of resolving problems.- The career of Takebe Katahiro as consultant with the shogun.- The works of Takebe about trigonometry.
- ISBN: 978-3-7643-8744-0
- Editorial: Birkhaüser
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 350
- Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés