The Ancient Kingdom of Mathematics (Volume 2)
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Popular-science readers who want to understand the development of ancient Chinese mathematics
- Primary and secondary school mathematics teachers looking for classroom background material
- General readers interested in the historical-narrative genre of science and technology history
- Creators of traditional-culture popular-science content who need a timeline reference
Not a good fit for
- Professional readers needing rigorous mathematical derivation and formula training
- Academic researchers expecting in-depth study of a particular mathematician or mathematical classic
- Readers who only want entertaining math puzzles and lack patience for historical narrative
Reading tips
- Read the table of contents first to establish a chronological framework, then jump to chapters of interest.
- When encountering a specific mathematician or work, jot down the title for later verification.
- Read alongside other volumes in the same science and technology history series to form a more complete impression.
About the publisher
Liaohai Publishing House is a comprehensive publisher known for textbooks and the collation of ancient works. Its publishing scope covers state-approved textbooks, local curriculum materials, supplementary educational books, and national and local ancient-text compilation projects, while also extending into humanities fields such as Eastern philosophy. Its catalog contains about 4,694 titles, with representative works including the multi-volume Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), and its author resources include classic writers and works such as Sima Qian and Confucius. Grounded in educational publishing and the transmission of traditional culture, the press maintains sustained investment in ancient-text collation, forming a publishing profile that balances textbooks and scholarship. Due to limited public information, its more specific publishing directions and features require further supplementation.
Contents
- 前言
- 三、数学理论的发展
- 四、传统数学的沉寂与复苏
- 五、近代数学的确立
- 后记
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About the author
Xing Chunru is a Chinese full-time book editor about whom publicly available information is limited. He has long compiled popular series for institutions such as Liaohai Publishing House. His output is considerable, with more than 700 titles held in the collection, covering fields such as art history, science and military affairs, politics and history, language and writing, and film and television. Representative works include Chinese Martial Arts (Part II), A History of Chinese Art, A History of Chinese Science and Technology, A Course in the Art of Language, Famous Paintings and Masterpieces, and the series A Grand Garden of Chinese Cultural Knowledge. These books present specialized knowledge in an accessible style, emphasizing systematic organization and readability, and are intended for young readers and general audiences, helping to popularize and guide understanding of traditional culture, art appreciation, and language expression.
