The Ganitatilaka and its Commentary - Two Medieval Sanskrit Mathematical Texts (Hardcover)

The Ganitatilaka and its Commentary: Two Medieval Sanskrit Mathematical Texts presents the first English annotated translation and analysis of the Ganitatilaka by Sripati and its Sanskrit commentary by the Jaina monk Simhatilakasuri (13th century CE). Simhatilakasuri's commentary upon the Ganitatilaka is a key text for the study of Sanskrit mathematical jargon and a precious source of information on mathematical practices of medieval India; this is, in fact, the first known Sanskrit mathematical commentary written by a Jaina monk, about whom we have substantial information, to survive to the present day. In presenting the first annotated translation of these two Sanskrit mathematical texts, this volume focusses on language in mathematics and puts forward a novel, fresh approach to Sanskrit mathematical literature which favours linguistic, literary features and textual data. This key resource makes these important texts available in English for the first time for students of Sanskrit, ancient and medieval mathematics, South Asian history, and philology.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Scientific Writings from the Ancient and Medieval World
Release date:	March 2019
First published:	2019
Authors:	Alessandra Petrocchi
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	438
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-49621-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > History of mathematics Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500
LSN:	1-138-49621-9
Barcode:	9781138496217

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