Title: Euclid in China
First published: 1998
Description: As part of the Jesuits' programme of introduction to European culture, in 1607 the Elements of Euclid (d.300 B C) were translated for the first time into Chinese. The translation of this epoch-making ancient Greek textbook on deductive geometry meant a confrontation of contemporary Chinese and European cultures. This work explores in depth and at various levels the circumstances and mechanisms that shaped the transmission of a key work of science from one language and cultural context onto another. Consequently it offers often surprising insights into the ways of intercultural exchange and misunderstandings.
Subjects: Geometry, Early works to 1800, History, Geometry, early works to 1800, Geometry, history
Places: China
People: Euclid
Time periods: 17th century
LC classification: QA31 .E8753 1998