Al-Kāshī's Miftāḥ Al-Ḥisab, Volume I: Arithmetic: Translation and Commentary Paperback -
by Nuh Aydin; Lakhdar Hammoudi
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Jamshīd al-Kāshī's Miftāḥ al-Ḥisab (Key to Arithmetic) was largely unknown to researchers until the mid-20th century, and has not been translated to English until now. This book begins a multi-volume set that finally brings al-Kāshī's groundbreaking textbook to English audiences in its entirety. As soon as it was studied by modern researchers, it changed some false assumptions about the history of certain topics in mathematics. Written as a textbook for students of mathematics, accounting, engineering, and architecture, Miftah covers a wide range of topics in arithmetic, geometry, and algebra. By sharing al-Kāshī's most comprehensive work with a wider audience, this book will help establish a more complete history of mathematics, and extend al-Kāshī's influence into the 21st century and beyond.
The book opens by briefly recounting al-Kāshī's biography, so as to situate readers in the work's rich historical context. His impressive status inthe kingdom of Ulugh Beg is detailed, as well as his contributions to both mathematics and astronomy. As a master calculator and astronomer, al-Kāshī's calculations of 2π and sin(1⁰) were by far the most accurate for almost two centuries. His law of cosines is still studied in schools today. The authenticity of this translation contributes to the understanding and appreciation of al-Kāshī's esteemed place in the scientific world. A side-by-side presentation of the source manuscript--one of the oldest known copies--and the English translation is provided on each page. Detailed footnotes are also provided throughout, which will offer readers an even deeper look at the text's mathematical and historical basis.Researchers and students of the history of mathematics will find this volume indispensable in filling in a frequently overlooked time period and region. This volume will also provide anybody interested in the history of Islamic culture with an insightful look at one ofthe mathematical world's most neglected figures.
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- Title Al-Kāshī's Miftāḥ Al-Ḥisab, Volume I: Arithmetic: Translation and Commentary
- Author Nuh Aydin; Lakhdar Hammoudi
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 241
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Birkhauser
- ISBN 9783030149529 / 3030149528
- Weight 1.64 lbs (0.74 kg)
- Category Mathematics
- Dewey Decimal Code 510.9
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