Bibliograph

Mathematics of the Incas, code of the quipu, Marcia Ascher, Robert Ascher

Type

Label

Mathematics of the Incas, code of the quipu, Marcia Ascher, Robert Ascher

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mathematics of the Incas

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Marcia Ascher, Robert Ascher

Sub title

code of the quipu

Summary

Unique, thought-provoking study discusses quipu, an accounting system employing knotted, colored cords, used by Incas to transmit information. Cultural context, mathematics involved, quipu-maker in Inca society, and even how to make a quipu. Fascinating for anthropologists, ethnologists, students, general readers. Over 125 photos and illustrations

Target audience

adult

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