• The Mathematical Education
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• v.53 no.1
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• pp.111-129
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• 2014

${\ll}$Xiang Ming Suan Fa${\gg}$ written by Ahn Ji-Jae, a scholar of Yuan Dynasty, is a very important mathematics text in development of mathematics in Joseon Dynasty. Also, ${\ll}$Xiang Ming Suan Fa${\gg}$ in possession of Keimeung university was designated as a Korean National Treasure on February 25, 2011. In this paper, we analyzed the structure and contents of ${\ll}$Xiang Ming Suan Fa${\gg}$. Also, we studied the influences of ${\ll}$Xiang Ming Suan Fa${\gg}$ on Joseon Dynasty's mathematics according to the comparing with mathematics books such as ${\ll}$Mook Sa Jib San Bub> and ${\ll}$San Hak Yib Moon${\gg}$.

• Journal for History of Mathematics
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• v.22 no.4
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• pp.15-28
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• 2009

In this paper, we study the 17th Century Chosun's mathematics book ${\ll}$Muk Sa Jib San Beob${\gg}$ written by Chosun's mathematician Kyeong Seon Jing. Our study of thebook shows the ${\ll}$Muk Sa Jip San Beop${\gg}$ as an important 17th Century mathematics book and also as a historical data showing the mathematical environment of 17th Century Chosun.