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Al-Kashi's Miftah al-Hisab, Volume II: Geometry - Translation and Commentary (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)
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Al-Kashi's Miftah al-Hisab, Volume II: Geometry - Translation and Commentary (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)
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Jamshid al-Kashi's Miftah al-Hisab (Key to Arithmetic) was largely
unknown to researchers until the mid-20th century, and has not been
translated to English until now. This is the second book in a
multi-volume set that finally brings al-Kashi's groundbreaking
textbook to English audiences in its entirety. As soon as it was
studied by modern researchers, it changed some false assumptions
about the history of certain topics in mathematics. Written as a
textbook for students of mathematics, astronomy, accounting,
engineering, and architecture, Miftah covers a wide range of topics
in arithmetic, geometry, and algebra. By sharing al-Kashi's most
comprehensive work with a wider audience, this book will help
establish a more complete history of mathematics, and extend
al-Kashi's influence into the 21st century and beyond. The book
opens by briefly recounting al-Kashi's biography, so as to situate
readers in the work's rich historical context. His impressive
status in the kingdom of Ulugh Beg is detailed, as well as his
contributions to both mathematics and astronomy. As a master
calculator and astronomer, al-Kashi's calculations of 2 and sin(10)
were by far the most accurate for almost two centuries. His law of
cosines is still studied in schools today. This translation
contributes to the understanding and appreciation of al-Kashi's
esteemed place in the scientific world. A side-by-side presentation
of the source manuscript-one of the oldest known copies-and the
English translation is provided on each page. Detailed footnotes
are also provided throughout, which will offer readers an even
deeper look at the text's mathematical and historical basis.
Researchers and students of the history of mathematics will find
this volume indispensable in filling in a frequently overlooked
time period and region. This volume will also provide anybody
interested in the history of Islamic culture with an insightful
look at one of the mathematical world's most neglected figures.
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