Chinese Ancient Mathematics: Fun and Fascinating Solutions

Author: Yu Zuquan
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: The fun of mathematics is not limited to mathematical games. Some of the highly practical content in mathematics contains profound mysteries, provoking deep thought and amazement. The fun of mathematics exists in different levels and realms. The fun that a master of mathematics sees may differ from what a primary school student sees. Regarding this series of books, different readers will derive different enjoyment and benefits from them. It can be used as a casual read for leisure and entertainment, helping to alleviate work fatigue and worldly worries; it can serve as a reference for teachers, aiding in enlivening classroom atmosphere and inspiring students' minds; it can also be used as extracurricular reading for students, helping to broaden horizons, increase knowledge, and enhance logical thinking skills. Even for university and graduate students with a high level of mathematical literacy, or even for mathematicians engaged in research, it is beneficial to read. The book introduces over 40 famous ancient Chinese mathematical problems, such as the "Hán Xìn Counting Troops," "Sū Wǔ Herding Sheep," and "Lǐ Bái Buying Wine," in a popular and artistic form. It explains influential ancient Chinese mathematical methods, such as the "Mutual Subtraction Method," the "In and Out Complement Method," and the "Chinese Remainder Theorem," through these problems. It also narrates the historical background and practical applications of these algorithms, providing brief introductions to related Chinese mathematical classics, the lives of renowned mathematicians, and their contributions. The combination of poetry, calligraphy, painting, and literature makes it highly engaging, offering enlightenment and reference value for middle and university teachers, students, and mathematics enthusiasts. The book introduces over 40 famous ancient Chinese mathematical problems, such as the "Hán Xìn Counting Troops," "Sū Wǔ Herding Sheep," and "Lǐ Bái Buying Wine," and explains influential ancient Chinese mathematical methods.