Zero and Pi: Symbols of Mathematical Spirit

Author:   Amalkumar Mukhopadhyay ,  Siddheshwar Rameshwar Bhatt
Publisher:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
Edition:   1st ed. 2024
ISBN:  

9789819930715


Pages:   21
Publication Date:   30 March 2024
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier.

Our Price $64.66 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

Zero and Pi: Symbols of Mathematical Spirit


Add your own review!

Overview

Full Product Details

Author:   Amalkumar Mukhopadhyay ,  Siddheshwar Rameshwar Bhatt
Publisher:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
Imprint:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
Edition:   1st ed. 2024
ISBN:  

9789819930715


ISBN 10:   9819930715
Pages:   21
Publication Date:   30 March 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier.

Table of Contents

Introduction.- Evolution of the Concept and Symbol of Śunya.- The Symbol O of Monism to Atheists, A Dot for Zero.- Gupta Period: A Turn in the History of Śūnya.- Śūnya: Brahmagupta and Bhāskarācārya’s Thought.- Ramification of the Indian Concept of Void/Sūnya.- Introduction.- The Descriptive Geometrical stages.- Identification of π Analytically.- Contextual Topics on Mathematics (A looking back to the old days).- Historical Retrospect.

Reviews

Author Information

Amalkumar Mukhopadhyay is an active researcher in Indian astronomy and mathematics. He acted as the resource person in geometry in workshops arranged by the State Council of Education, Research and Training and the National Council for Educational Research and Training. He has a Master’s degree in pure mathematics from the University of Calcutta with a uniformly brilliant academic career and Ph.D. in history of mathematics, and he finds interest in studying law, statistics, Sanskrit grammar, and Siddhanta Jyotisa (Indian astronomy). He is a recipient of the Nirodsasi Devi Gold Medal for work on ancient Indian astronomy and mathematics, and he has published a good number of research articles on the history of mathematics, presented papers in several international seminars on different topics of the history of mathematics, and delivered lectures on the subject at several universities. Siddheshwar Rameshwar Bhatt is Chairman of the Indian Philosophy Congress, Chairman of the Asian–African Philosophy Congress, and a national fellow of the Indian Council of Social Science Research, Government of India. With over 44 years of teaching experience, he has guided 44 Ph.D. and M.Phil. students. A recipient of 12 awards, Prof Bhatt, has authored 22 books on several topics in philosophy and social sciences.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

wl

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
Shopping cart
Mailing List