The Ganitatilaka and its Commentary : Two Medieval Sanskrit Mathematical Texts Hardback
by Alessandra Petrocchi
Part of the Scientific Writings from the Ancient and Medieval World series
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The Gaṇitatilaka and its Commentary: Two Medieval Sanskrit Mathematical Texts presents the first English annotated translation and analysis of the Gaṇitatilaka by Śrīpati and its Sanskrit commentary by the Jaina monk Siṃhatilakasūri (13th century CE).
Siṃhatilakasūri’s commentary upon the Gaṇitatilaka is a key text for the study of Sanskrit mathematical jargon and a precious source of information on mathematical practices of medieval India; this is, in fact, the first known Sanskrit mathematical commentary written by a Jaina monk, about whom we have substantial information, to survive to the present day.
In presenting the first annotated translation of these two Sanskrit mathematical texts, this volume focusses on language in mathematics and puts forward a novel, fresh approach to Sanskrit mathematical literature which favours linguistic, literary features and textual data.
This key resource makes these important texts available in English for the first time for students of Sanskrit, ancient and medieval mathematics, South Asian history, and philology.
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- Pages:438 pages, 2 Tables, black and white
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- Publication Date:28/03/2019
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:438 pages, 2 Tables, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:28/03/2019
- Category:
- ISBN:9781138496217
