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Al-Kashi's Miftah al-Hisab, Volume III: Algebra - Translation and Commentary (1st ed. 2022)
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Al-Kashi's Miftah al-Hisab, Volume III: Algebra - Translation and Commentary (1st ed. 2022)
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Jamshīd al-Kāshī’s Miftāḥ al-Ḥisab (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 third and final book in a multi-volume set that finally brings
al-Kāshī’s groundbreaking textbook to English audiences in its
entirety. As soon as it was studied by modern researchers, Miftah
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-Kāshī’s most
comprehensive work with a wider audience, this book will help
establish a more complete history of mathematics, and extend
al-Kāshī’s influence into the 21st century and beyond. The book
opens by briefly recounting al-Kāshī’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-Kāshī’s calculations of 2π 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-Kāshī’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.
General
Imprint: |
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
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Country of origin: |
Switzerland |
Release date: |
March 2023 |
Firstpublished: |
2022 |
Authors: |
Nuh Aydin
• Lakhdar Hammoudi
• Ghada Bakbouk
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Dimensions: |
279 x 210mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
279 |
Edition: |
1st ed. 2022 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-03-096617-1 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
3-03-096617-8 |
Barcode: |
9783030966171 |
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