Japanese Mathematics in the Edo Period (1600-1868)

A study of the works of Seki Takakazu (?-1708) and Takebe Katahiro (1664-1739)
1. Auflage. 2010
ISBN: 978-3-7643-8744-0
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, Band 40, 350 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 844 g

Reihe: Science Networks. Historical Studies

The book presents the main features of the Wasan tradition, which is the indigenous mathematics that developed in Japan during the Edo period. (1600-1868). It begins with 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 and 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 16 century, and an analysis of Seki’s and Takebe’s contribution to the development of algebra and calculus in Japan.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Horiuchi, Annick

Weitere Mitwirkende

Wimmer-Zagier, Silke

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Mathematik Allgemein Geschichte der Mathematik
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Geschichte der Naturwissenschaften, Formalen Wissenschaften & Technik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The Beginnings of Wasan.- The Jink?ki (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 Sawaguchi Kazuyuki.- Seki Takakazu, His Time and His Mathematical Works.- Seki Takakazu (?–1708) and His Time.- The Works of Seki Takakazu on Techniques for Solving Problems.- Takebe Katahiro, Mathematician and Advisor of the Shogun.- The Career of Takebe Katahiro as Advisor of the Sh?gun.- Takebe’s Works on Trigonometry.- Conclusion.