This book presents contributions of mathematicians covering topics from ancient India, placing them in the broader context of the history of mathematics. Althou

This book presents contributions of mathematicians covering topics from ancient India, placing them in the broader context of the history of mathematics. Althou

Indian Mathematics gives a unique insight into the history of mathematics within a historical global context. It builds on research into the connection between

Expanded coverage includes generic cyclical calendars, astronomical lunar calendars, and the Korean, Vietnamese, Aztec, and Tibetan calendars.

This book sheds light on the variety of mathematical cultures in general. To do so, it concentrates on cultures of computation and quantification in the ancient