History of Mathematics
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Summary
Editor's review
From a professional standpoint, the book is positioned more toward general education than academic research. The author balances the selection of historical sources with theoretical depth, making it suitable for building an overall framework of understanding. Notably, the book presents ancient Chinese mathematical achievements (such as The Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art) in a historically accurate manner, though the modern and contemporary sections are relatively brief. As editors, we believe the book's value lies in building a bridge in plain language that allows non-specialist readers to appreciate the epic development of the mathematical realm and the beauty of logic and cultural exchange it embodies. When reading, we suggest taking simple notes to mark historical periods or mathematicians of interest for further reading.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- General readers interested in mathematical culture but lacking systematic knowledge
- Middle school or humanities-oriented university students who need background knowledge in the history of mathematics
- Primary and secondary school mathematics teachers seeking to broaden their knowledge
- Readers who enjoy interdisciplinary humanities and popular science
Not a good fit for
- Professional scholars seeking historical sources on cutting-edge mathematical research
- Academic writers who need extensive citations of primary documents
Reading tips
- Can be read selectively by historical period; it is not necessary to read it linearly from start to finish
- When encountering unfamiliar mathematical concepts, one may postpone deep study and first grasp the evolution of ideas
- Suggested to read alongside general histories of science to understand the interaction between mathematics and science
About the publisher
Jilin Publishing Group Co., Ltd. focuses on fine fiction, social sciences, literary appreciation, history, classical poetry and classical literature, with 1,141 titles in the library. Representative books include Dan Simmons's science fiction novels Hyperion and The Fall of Hyperion, Freud's works on psychology and society such as The Ego and the Id and Group Psychology, and classical literature ranging from Laozi and Zhuangzi, Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Three Hundred Poems of the Tang, Song and Yuan Dynasties to Lü Simian's A General History of China. Its authors include Dan Simmons, Freud, Laozi, Lü Simian, Hengtang Tuishi, Pan Zhenhua, Li Yi and Guan Shanming, reflecting a balance between translated works and domestic editions. Public information is limited; the above is based on the library's holdings.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 追根溯源
- 数学的萌芽与奠基
- 数学理论体系的建立
- 古典数学发展的高峰
- 中西方数学的融合
- 完整的数学教育模式
- 开创辉煌
- 发现并证明勾股定理
- 发明使用0和负数
- 内容丰富的图形知识
- 独创十进位值制记数法
- 发明使用筹算和珠算
- 数学史上著名的“割圆术”
- 遥遥领先的圆周率
- 创建天元术与四元术
- 创建垛积术与招差术
- 群星闪耀
- 古典数学理论奠基者刘徽
- 圆周率推算的祖先祖冲之
- 数学思想闪耀光芒的贾宪
- 数学成就突出的秦九韶
- 用天元术建方程的李冶
- 数学家和数学教育家杨辉
- 贯穿古今的数学家朱世杰
- 世界级数学大师梅文鼎
- 学贯中西的数学家李善兰
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About the author
Zeng Xun, born in 1986 in Neijiang, Sichuan, graduated from the Department of Chinese at China University of Mining and Technology and is a writer and chief editor at the magazine Lianzheng Liaowang. He began publishing articles at the age of 16 and is the author of Salt Is My Thought and A Critique of the Kong Qingdong Phenomenon, and has compiled multiple volumes of the Republic Stories series as well as biographical works. His writing is mainly documentary literature and historical and political reading, focusing on major milestones in the history of the People's Republic and on foreign relations, including the Macao handover celebrations, the Sino-British Joint Declaration on Hong Kong, the Geneva Conference, the Three-Antis and Five-Antis movements, Soviet-aided projects, the Sino-Japanese Treaty of Peace and Friendship, labor reform and the response to the Asian financial crisis, presenting historical facts in accessible narrative form. Fifty-one of his works are held in the collection, with additional titles on social culture and finance. Public information about his life and influence remains limited.
Ma Cheng is an author about whom little public information is available; no clear record exists regarding his nationality, dates of birth and death, or educational background. Judging from the eighteen works held in the collection, his writing centers on two areas: popular science and biography. His subjects range across the history of astronomy, ancient calendars, the history of chemistry, physics and biology, the Four Great Inventions, and inventions and discoveries, and he has also written a biography of Charlie Chaplin. Overall, he is skilled at combining abstract scientific knowledge with historical context, explaining the development of disciplines and the origins of major inventions in an accessible way that balances information with readability. His works commonly appear in the categories of popular science, general biography and inspirational growth, and are suitable for general readers who wish to learn about the history of science and invention with ease.
