More or Less: Behind the Stats The Overlooked Mathematicians of History
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Oct 28, 2023 Dr Kate Kitagawa, co-author of 'The Secret Lives of Numbers', explores the overlooked mathematicians throughout history. From female mathematicians in imperial China to pioneers in the Middle East, she reveals the global history of mathematical advances. Discover the contributions of Al-Khwarizmi, the rivalry between Newton and Leibniz in inventing calculus, and the unique methods of the Kerala School in India.
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Mathematics Is A Global Story
- Mathematics has a global, long history beyond famous European names and spans many civilizations.
- Kate Kitagawa and Timothy Revel wrote The Secret Lives of Numbers to tell that broader story.
Ban Zhao: Mathematician At Court
- Ban Zhao was a female mathematician and historian at the Han court around two thousand years ago.
- She taught court women, wrote about astronomy, and authored the history of the Han dynasty.
House Of Wisdom As A Knowledge Hub
- The House of Wisdom in Baghdad collected and translated mathematical works from India, Greece and China.
- Centralizing texts and translators turned it into a powerhouse of mathematical knowledge.