Addressing a critical gap in the mathematics literature in English, this book is an essential resource for anyone with at least an undergraduate degree in mathematics who wants to learn about non-Western mathematical developments and how they helped shape and enrich world mathematics. This authoritative commentary allows readers to understand the sometimes unfamiliar mathematics of these civilizations and the purpose and significance of each text.
The authors have also written substantial section introductions that give an overview of each mathematical culture and explanatory notes that put each selection into context. Each author has selected key texts and in many cases provided new translations. Lennart Berggren (Islam)-are experts in their fields. The five section authors-Annette Imhausen (Egypt), Eleanor Robson (Mesopotamia), Joseph Dauben (China), Kim Plofker (India), and J.
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