Mathematical achievements of pre-modern Indian mathematicians / T.K. Puttaswamy.

Mathematics in India has a long and impressive history. Presented in chronological order, this book discusses mathematical contributions of Pre-Modern Indian Mathematicians from the Vedic period (800 B.C.) to the 17th Century of the Christian era. These contributions range across the fields of Algeb...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Elsevier insights.
Main Author: Puttaswamy, T. K.
Language:English
Published: Chennai ; Oxford : Elsevier, 2012.
Edition:First edition.
Series:Elsevier insights.
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Physical Description:xxiii, 743 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Format: Book

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