Article ID: CBB000503158

Some mathematical problems and algorithms in Fibonacci's “Liber abaci” similar to those in ancient China (2004)

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Ji, Zhigang (Author)
Ma, Ding-ling (Author)


Guangxi Minzu Xueyuan Xuebao
Volume: 10 (4)
Issue: 4
Pages: 18-21


Publication Date: 2004
Edition Details: [Translated title.] In Chinese.
Language: Chinese

By the translation of Fibonacci's Book of calculation, some mathematical problems and algorithms are found, we think they are similar to those in Ancient China. So these facts are very important to explore the transmission of the oriental mathematics in the west, and we believe those facts will give a key that how did the ancient Chinese mathematics were introduced to Arab and then to the Latin West.

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Authors & Contributors
Lucille Chia
Jami, Catherine
Zhijun Zhao
Wang, Zheran
Paramore, Kiri
Mode,
Concepts
East Asia, civilization and culture
Cross-cultural interaction; cultural influence
Mathematics
Transmission of texts
Geometry
Western world, civilization and culture
Time Periods
17th century
13th century
18th century
14th century
Medieval
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912)
Places
China
Korea
Japan
Italy
Greece
Institutions
Jesuits (Society of Jesus)
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