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Introduction to Cultural Mathematics – With Case Studies in the Otomies and Incas

Autor TE Gilsdorf
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 26 apr 2012
INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL MATHEMATICS Challenges readers to think creatively about mathematics and ponder its role in their own daily lives
Cultural mathematics, or ethnomathematics as it is also known, studies the relationship between mathematics and culture--with the ultimate goal of contributing to an appreciation of the connection between the two. Introduction to Cultural Mathematics: With Case Studies in the Otomies and Incas integrates both theoretical and applied aspects of the topic, promotes discussions on the development of mathematical concepts, and provides a comprehensive reference for teaching and learning about multicultural mathematical practices.
This illuminating book provides a nontraditional, evidence-based approach to mathematics that promotes diversity and respect for cultural heritages. Part One covers such major concepts as cultural aspects of mathematics, numeration and number symbols, kinship relations, art and decoration, games, divination, and calendars. Part Two takes those concepts and applies them to fascinating case studies of both the Otomies of Central Mexico and the Incas of South America.
Throughout the book, numerous illustrations, examples, and motivational questions promote an interactive understanding of the topic. Each chapter begins with questions that encourage a cooperative, inquiry-based approach to learning and concludes with a series of exercises that allow readers to test their understanding of the presented material.
Introduction to Cultural Mathematics is an ideal book for courses on cultural mathematics, the history of mathematics, and cultural studies. The book is also a valuable resource and reference for anyone interested in the connections between mathematics, culture, anthropology, and history.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781118115527
ISBN-10: 111811552X
Pagini: 320
Dimensiuni: 161 x 241 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.59 kg
Editura: Wiley
Locul publicării:Hoboken, United States

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Students of cultural mathematics (or ethnomathematics), the history of mathematics, multicultural education; and/or cultural studies; as supplementary book for a course on mathematics education; as a resource and reference for anyone who is interested in the connections between mathematics, culture, anthropology, and history; and academic and public libraries.

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Notă biografică

THOMAS E. GILSDORF, PhD, is Professor in the Mathematics Department at the University of North Dakota. He has long been interested in topics such as anthropology and languages, and he has traveled to archaeological sites and cultural centers of numerous pre-Hispanic and indigenous cultures to study mathematics in a cultural context. Dr. Gilsdorf has published and presented research on cultural mathematics, as well as locally convex spaces.

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Challenges readers to think creativelyabout mathematics and ponder its role in their own daily lives Cultural mathematics, or ethnomathematics as it is also known, studies the relationship between mathematics and culture with the ultimate goal of contributing to an appreciation of the connection between the two.