Author: Swetz, Frank J., 1937-

sea island mathematical manual : surveying and mathematics in ancient China. [Haidao suanjing 海島算經. English]
Date1992
Publish_locationUniversity Park, PA
PublisherPennsylvania State University Press
CollectionRicci Institute Library
Edition
LanguageEnglish
Record_typeDigital Book (PDF)
Series
ShelfDigital Archives
Call NumberTA527.C6 S94 1992
Descriptiondig.pdf. [xi, 73 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.]
NoteThe sea island mathematical manual : surveying and mathematics in ancient China / Frank J. Swetz.
An annotated translation and discussion of Liu Hui's Haidao Suanjing (Sea island mathematical manual), written in 263 A.D.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [67]-70) and index.
Local access dig.pdf. [Swetz-Sea Island Math.pdf]
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SubjectMathematics, Chinese--Early works to 1800 Mathematics--China--Early works to 1800 Surveying--China--History--Sources Geometry--China--Early works to 1800 Liu Hui 劉徽, 3rd/4th cent. Haidao suanjing 海島算經
ISBN0271007958 ; 9780271007953
LCCN91013002