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The Dawn of Wasan (Japanese Mathematics)

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Mathematics Across Cultures

Part of the book series: Science Across Cultures: The History of Non-Western Science ((SACH,volume 2))

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Abstract

Wasan, Japanese arithmetic, is an amazing mathematical system. Most people think that there is only one kind of mathematics, just as some philosophies will have us believe that there is only one truth. In fact the Japanese have their own special system which is unique to their culture. We used to believe that modern mathematics was the only type, but we now know that there are different varieties, each with its own value.

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Abbreviations

DNK:

Dai Nihon Komonjo

ESWS:

Edo Shoki Wasan Sensho, see Shimodaira Kazuo et ai., eds., 1990

GXJBCS:

Guo Xue Ji-Ben Cong-Shu by SWYSG

KXCBS:

Kexue Chubanshe (Science Press)

SKQS:

Si Ku Quan Shu

SWYSG:

Shangwu Yinshuguan (Commercial Press)

STZ:

Seki Takakazu Zenshu, see Hirayama et al., eds., 1974

SJSS:

Suan Jing Shi Shu, see Qian Baocong, ed., 1963

MZNSS:

Meiji-Zen Nihon Sugaku-shi, see Nihon Gakushiin, ed., 1954

WHM:

Wasan no Hojin Mondai, see Mikami Yoshio, 1917

ZHSJ:

Zhonghua Sbuju (China Press)

ZGR:

Zoku Gunsho Ruiju

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Shigeru, J. (2000). The Dawn of Wasan (Japanese Mathematics). In: Selin, H. (eds) Mathematics Across Cultures. Science Across Cultures: The History of Non-Western Science, vol 2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4301-1_20

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