Jean-Claude Martzloff
Astronomy and Calendars - The Other Chinese Mathematics: 104 BC - AD 1644
Astronomy and Calendars - The Other Chinese Mathematics: 104 BC - AD 1644
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This book explores the epistemological aspects of Chinese traditional mathematical astronomy and lunisolar calendrical calculations,addressing connections with non-Chinese cultural areas,the possibility of using mathematics to predict astronomical phenomena,representation of numbers,and lunisolar calendrical calculations. It provides fully worked-out examples and comparisons with Chinese historical calendars,broadening our knowledge of Chinese mathematics.
\n Format: Paperback
\n \n Publication date: 22 April 2018
\n Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
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This book delves into the rich history of mathematics, focusing on the epistemological aspects of Chinese traditional mathematical astronomy and lunisolar calendrical calculations. It explores various themes, including:
Connections with Non-Chinese Cultural Areas: Examines the interactions and influences between Chinese mathematical astronomy and other cultural regions.
The Possibility or Impossibility of Using Mathematics to Predict Astronomical Phenomena: Discusses the Chinese perspective on using mathematics to predict astronomical phenomena throughout different historical periods.
Modes of Representation of Numbers, Including the Zero: Analyzes the representation of numbers, particularly the zero, in Chinese calendrical calculations.
Detailed Analysis of Lunisolar Calendrical Calculations: Provides a comprehensive examination of lunisolar calendrical calculations in Chinese mathematics.
Fully Worked-Out Examples and Comparisons with Historical Calendars: Offers detailed examples and comparisons between the results of calculations and the content of Chinese historical calendars from various periods.
This book is valuable for scholars interested in the history of Chinese science, particularly in the field of mathematics. It also provides insights into the Chinese calendar and the history of Chinese mathematical astronomy, spanning from its origin in 104 BC to its European reform in AD 1644. The English language edition is a revised and updated version of the French original, making it a valuable resource for researchers and enthusiasts alike.
\n Weight: 844g\n
Dimension: 159 x 236 x 39 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783662570302\n \n
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