In article <1gufcf35b5olv$.1owoy9x5zldf7.dlg@40tude.net>, 
spam@hotmail.com says...
> On Fri, 11 Mar 2005 06:16:43 GMT, Vernon North wrote:
> 
> > Check this out and learn about the development of mathematics.
> > 
> > http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/BiogIndex.html
> > 
> > There were Indian and Chinese mathematicians in early times, just as 
> > there were Europeans.  They all contributed to the development of 
> > MATHEMATICS.  But the Arabs developed algebra.
> > 
> > Europeans developed calculus, but like all other sciences, they stood on 
> > the shoulders of those who came before them.  Some had pivotal roles in 
> > its development.  Newton is most widely credited with inventing 
> > calculus, although Leibniz was developing it at the same time, and both 
> > relied on Archimedes invention of the concept of limits to calculate 
> > areas.
> 
> One interesting aspect of this history of maths is that Asia is notably
> missing. I think you'll find this time and time again when you attempt to
> find anything noteworthy that Asians have developed. 
> 
> Philosophy, maths, sciences, religions and literature are all basically
> barren of any Asian influences. 
> 
> That puts Asia firmly in the set known as "stupid female know-nothing
> cum-buckets". Sure, they have their own ideas, but it's all garbage so who
> cares? 
> 
Perhaps there are some notables missing from the link above, but I found 
plenty of Asians on the list.  Did you look through the entire list at 
that link, or are you speaking of histories in general?  If in general, 
I agree with your point.  I have no doubt that such histories tend to 
accentuate the contribution of "local" talent.

Verno

Verno