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The Crest of the Peacock: Non-European Roots of Mathematics - Third Edition
George Gheverghese Joseph
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Description for The Crest of the Peacock: Non-European Roots of Mathematics - Third Edition
Paperback. Ranging from the Ishango Bone of central Africa and the Inca quipu of South America to the dawn of modern mathematics, this book points out that human beings everywhere have been capable of advanced and innovative mathematical thinking. It shows us the deep influence that the Egyptians and Babylonians had on the Greeks. Num Pages: 584 pages, 6 halftones. 164 line illus. 18 tables. 6 maps. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; 1KLS; PBX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 828.
From the Ishango Bone of central Africa and the Inca quipu of South America to the dawn of modern mathematics, The Crest of the Peacock makes it clear that human beings everywhere have been capable of advanced and innovative mathematical thinking. George Gheverghese Joseph takes us on a breathtaking multicultural tour of the roots and shoots of non-European mathematics. He shows us the deep influence that the Egyptians and Babylonians had on the Greeks, the Arabs' major creative contributions, and the astounding range of successes of the great civilizations of India and China. The third edition emphasizes the dialogue between ... Read more
From the Ishango Bone of central Africa and the Inca quipu of South America to the dawn of modern mathematics, The Crest of the Peacock makes it clear that human beings everywhere have been capable of advanced and innovative mathematical thinking. George Gheverghese Joseph takes us on a breathtaking multicultural tour of the roots and shoots of non-European mathematics. He shows us the deep influence that the Egyptians and Babylonians had on the Greeks, the Arabs' major creative contributions, and the astounding range of successes of the great civilizations of India and China. The third edition emphasizes the dialogue between ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
592
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
828g
Number of Pages
592
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691135267
SKU
V9780691135267
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About George Gheverghese Joseph
George Gheverghese Joseph was born in Kerala, India, grew up in Mombasa, Kenya, and completed his degrees in England. He has worked in various occupations that have taken him to places all over the world, including East and Central Africa, India, Papua New Guinea, and South East Asia.
Reviews for The Crest of the Peacock: Non-European Roots of Mathematics - Third Edition
Praise for Princeton's previous editions: "Enthralling... After reading it, we cannot see the past in the same comforting haze of age-old stories, faithfully and uncritically retold from teacher to pupil down the years... Invaluable for mathematics teachers at all levels."
New Scientist Praise for Princeton's previous editions: "What is valuable here is the unified approach that Joseph brings ... and the ... Read more
New Scientist Praise for Princeton's previous editions: "What is valuable here is the unified approach that Joseph brings ... and the ... Read more