Sangaku Proofs: A Japanese Mathematician at Work - Brossura

Unger, J. Marshall

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1939161754 ISBN 13: 9781939161758

Casa editrice: Cornell Univ East Asia Program, 2015

Riassunto

The geometry problems colorfully inscribed on sangaku plaques that survive in shrines and temples throughout Japan have long fascinated those who appreciate the beauty of geometric figures and enjoy challenging puzzles. Aida Yasuaki (1847–1817) was one of the most prolific originators of the wasan tradition that produced them. Instead of presenting and solving problems using modern techniques, Unger presents Aida's own solutions, transcribing his calculations into familiar mathematical notation, highlighting connections between Aida's work and both the mathematics of today and aspects of Japanese cultural history.

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Informazioni sull?autore

J. Marshall Unger is Emeritus Professor of Japanese at Ohio State University. His research has focused on the history of Japanese, teaching Japanese as a second language, and writing systems of East Asia. Two of his books, The Fifth Generation Fallacy and Literacy and Script Reform in Occupation Japan, are available in Japanese.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Cornell Univ East Asia Program
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1939161754
• ISBN 13: 9781939161758
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 92
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile