- ISBN: 9780486434827 | 0486434826
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 4/30/2004
This survey highlights the leading features in the development of thewasan,the Japanese system of mathematics. Topics include the use of the abacus; the application of sangi, or counting rods, to algebra; the yenri, or circle principle; the work of Seki Kowa, Ajima Chokuyen and Wada Nei; more. 1914 edition. Includes 74 figures.