Indian Mathematics: Engaging With The World From Ancient To Modern Times

by George Gheverghese Joseph

Overview

Indian Mathematics gives a unique insight into the history of mathematics within a historical global context. It builds on research into the connection between mathematics and the world-wide advancement of economics and technology. Joseph draws out parallel developments in other cultures and carefully examines the transmission of mathematical ideas across geographical and cultural borders.Accessible to those who have an interest in the global history of mathematical ideas, for the historians, philosophers and sociologists of mathematics, it is a book not to be missed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781786340603
Publisher:	World Scientific Publishing Europe Ltd
Publication date:	09/22/2016
Pages:	512
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.20(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements ix

Prelude xi

Chapter 1 Rewriting the History of Indian Mathematics: Some Outstanding Issues 1

Chapter 2 Indian Mathematics in World Mathematics: An Overview 15

Chapter 3 The Harappa-Vedic Nexus: A Seamless Story or Two Separate Episodes? 41

Chapter 4 From Zero to Infinity: Mathematics in Jain and Buddhist Literature 97

Chapter 5 Down to Earth and Reach for the Stars: The Bakhshali and Siddhanta Episodes 145

Chapter 6 Heralding the Golden Age: Aryabhata I and his Followers 163

Chapter 7 Riding the Crest of a Wave: From Brahmagupta to Mahavira 199

Chapter 8 The 500 Year Climax: Bhaskarachaiya and His Legacy 249

Chapter 9 Navigating the Ocean of Mathematics: Narayana, Pandita and Successors 297

Chapter 10 A Passage to Infinity: The Kerala School and Its Impact 325

Chapter 11 Indian Trigonometry: From Ancient Beginnings to Nilakantha 397

Chapter 12 Outside the Sanskrit Tradition: Texts, Translations and Dissemination 427

Chapter 13 Battle for the Mind: The Rise of Western Mathematics 441

Bibliography 467

Name Index 479

Subject Index 481