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"Sangaku Reflections" by J. Marshall Unger is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.
"During the period of national isolation, a mathematical tradition called wasan flourished in Japan. Though virtually unknown to Europeans before the Meiji Restoration, its practitioners, the wasanka, produced some results comparable to (and sometimes in advance of) those of mathematicians of the European Enlightment. This volume, a companion to Unger's earlier translation of solutions by Aida Yasuaki (1747-1817), focuses on problems that Aida most likely used as a teacher. Unger explains the reasons for believing this, and sheds further light on the intellectual milieu in which Aida worked by discussing other books by Aida, including one in which he describes Dutch techniques of navigation. A specialist in the history of the Japanese language, Unger aims to make actual wasan materials accessible to bring fellow amateur mathematicians and interested professionals, and to explore new aspects of how wasan fit into the larger picture of premodern Japanese cultural history."--Back cover.
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"Sangaku Reflections" by J. Marshall Unger is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.
Topic: Core Mathematics
Author: J. Marshall Unger
Who this is for:
- Teachers and classroom instructors
- Students building subject mastery
- Readers looking for practical learning support
Why this book matters: It stands out as a practical math resource that helps explain concepts, strengthen problem-solving, and support classroom or independent learning.
"During the period of national isolation, a mathematical tradition called wasan flourished in Japan. Though virtually unknown to Europeans before the Meiji Restoration, its practitioners, the wasanka, produced some results comparable to (and sometimes in advance of) those of mathematicians of the European Enlightment. This volume, a companion to Unger's earlier translation of solutions by Aida Yasuaki (1747-1817), focuses on problems that Aida most likely used as a teacher. Unger explains the reasons for believing this, and sheds further light on the intellectual milieu in which Aida worked by discussing other books by Aida, including one in which he describes Dutch techniques of navigation. A specialist in the history of the Japanese language, Unger aims to make actual wasan materials accessible to bring fellow amateur mathematicians and interested professionals, and to explore new aspects of how wasan fit into the larger picture of premodern Japanese cultural history."--Back cover.
| Author | J. Marshall Unger |
| Publisher | Cornell East Asia Series |
| Published | 2017 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781939161697 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | History |
| Topic | Core Mathematics |
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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