|  | Gilsdorf, Thomas E.
Introduction to Cultural Mathematics
With Case Studies in the Otomies and Incas
 1. Auflage April 2012
77,90 Euro
2012. 306 Seiten, Hardcover
ISBN 978-1-118-11552-7 - John Wiley & Sons
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| Kurzbeschreibung
Written by a well-known expert in the field of ethnomathematics, this book encourages readers to think about mathematics in their own daily lives, details the connections between mathematics and culture, and provides a comprehensive reference for teaching about multicultural mathematical practices. It provides a nontraditional, evidence-based approach that promotes diversity and respect for cultural heritages and integrates both theoretical and applied aspects of the topic. The book is designed as a course book for courses on cultural mathematics (or ethnomathematics), the history of mathematics, multicultural education, and/or cultural studies, and as supplementary book for a course on mathematics education.
Aus dem Inhalt
Preface ix
Introduction xi
PART I General Concepts
1 Understanding the Culture in Mathematics 3
2 Numeration S ystems 24
3 Number Gestures and N umber S ymbols 39
4 Kinship and S ocial R elations 57
5 Art and D ecoration 73
6 Divination 103
7 Games 123
8 Calendars 142
PART II Case S tudies
9 Hñähñu Math: T he O tomies 181
10 Tawantinsuyu Math: T he Incas 211
Hints to S elected E xercises 253
Bibliography 273
Index 281
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