History of mathematical sciences : Portugal and East Asia II : University of Macau, China, 10-12 October 1998 /

This book explores the interaction between Europe and East Asia between the 16th and the 18th centuries in the field of mathematical sciences, bringing to the fore the role of Portugal as an agent of transmission of European science to East Asia. It is an important contribution to understanding this...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: Conference "History of Mathematical Sciences:Portugal and East Asia II" University of Macao
Otros Autores: Saraiva, Luís
Formato: Electrónico Congresos, conferencias eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hackensack, N.J. : World Scientific, ©2004.
Temas:
Mathematics > East Asia > History > Congresses.
Mathematics > Portugal > History > Congresses.
Mathématiques > Portugal > Histoire > Congrès.
MATHEMATICS > History & Philosophy.
Intellectual life > Western influences.
Mathematics.
East Asia > Intellectual life > Western influences > History > Congresses.
East Asia.
Portugal.
Conference papers and proceedings.
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This book explores the interaction between Europe and East Asia between the 16th and the 18th centuries in the field of mathematical sciences, bringing to the fore the role of Portugal as an agent of transmission of European science to East Asia. It is an important contribution to understanding this fundamental period of scientific history, beginning with the arrival of Vasco da Gama in India in 1498 and ending with the expulsion of the Society of Jesus from Portugal in 1759. The former event opened a new era in relations between Europe and Asia, in particular regarding the circulation of scie.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiv, 182 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:981270230X
9789812702302
9789812560780
9812560785

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