
Ethnomathematics
Link between Traditions and Modernity
Ubiratan D'Ambrosio(Author)
Sense Publishers
Published on 1. January 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
104 pages
978-90-77874-76-9 (ISBN)
Description
In this book, Ubiratan D'Ambrosio presents his most recent thoughts on ethnomathematics--a sub-field of mathematics history and mathematics education for which he is widely recognized to be one of the founding fathers. In a clear, concise format, he outlines the aim of the Program Ethnomathematics, which is to understand mathematical knowing/doing throughout history, within the context of different groups, communities, peoples and nations, focusing on the cycle of mathematical knowledge: its generation, its intellectual and social organization, and its diffusion. While not rejecting the importance of modern academic mathematics, it is viewed as but one among many existing ethnomathematics. Offering concrete examples and ideas for mathematics teachers and researchers, D'Ambrosio makes an eloquent appeal for an entirely new approach to conceptualizing mathematics knowledge and education that embraces diversity and addresses the urgent need to provide youth with the necessary tools to become ethical, creative, critical individuals prepared to participate in the emerging planetary society.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
159 gr
ISBN-13
978-90-77874-76-9 (9789077874769)
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