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Sangaku Proofs: A Japanese Mathematician at Work
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Sangaku Proofs: A Japanese Mathematician at Work

J. Marshall Unger
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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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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Country
United States
Date
31 January 2015
Pages
128
ISBN
9781939161550

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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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Country
United States
Date
31 January 2015
Pages
128
ISBN
9781939161550

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