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'Like the crest of the peacock, like the gem on the head of a snake, so mathematics is at the head of all knowledge' - Vedanga Jyotisa (c. 500 BC). Most Westerners are unaware of the magnificent heritage of non-Western mathematics. However, as George Joseph makes clear, the Greeks were deeply influenced by the Egyptians and Babylonians, the Arabs made a major contribution, and India and China have an astounding range of successes to their credit. This expanded second edition includes a new preface and final section on those mathematical traditions not discussed in the first edition, as well as the latest findings in the field.
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George Joseph was born in Kerala, southern India. He teaches in the Department of Economic Studies, University of Manchester. He has held visiting positions in Tanzania, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand, and a Royal Society Visiting Fellowship (twice) in India, and has lectured all over the world.
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- EditorePenguin
- Data di pubblicazione2000
- ISBN 10 0140277781
- ISBN 13 9780140277784
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero edizione2
- Numero di pagine480
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The Crest of the Peacock: Non-European Roots of Mathematics (Penguin Mathematics)
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The Crest of the Peacock: Non-European Roots of Mathematics (Penguin Mathematics)
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Descrizione libro Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:9780140277784. Codice articolo 9625258
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