Mathematics of the Incas
Author | : Marcia Ascher |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 180 |
Release | : 2013-01-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780486152707 |
ISBN-13 | : 0486152707 |
Rating | : 4/5 (707 Downloads) |
Download or read book Mathematics of the Incas written by Marcia Ascher and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-01-02 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unique, thought-provoking study discusses quipu, an accounting system employing knotted, colored cords, used by Incas. Cultural context, mathematics involved, and even how to make a quipu. Over 125 illustrations.