The Popularization of Mathematics
Published on 22. November 1990
Book
Hardback
220 pages
978-0-521-40319-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book presents the papers arising from the ICMI study seminar on the popularization of mathematics held at the University of Leeds, UK, 17-22 September 1989. The event was organized in conjunction with a highly successful touring exhibition known as the 'Pop Maths Roadshow'. Inspired by the discussion document prepared by Howson, Kahane and Pollak, the symposium consisted of three plenary sessions discussing the problems faced in the popularization through particular media. Members were present from a variety of backgrounds and discussion groups were devoted to specific themes, such as the image of mathematicians, TV and films, and mathematics in different cultures.
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Review of the hardback: '... every professional mathematician - in particular, every teacher - should at least browse this book ...' Monatshefte fuer MathematikMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
1 halftone
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 174 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
558 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-40319-1 (9780521403191)
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A. G. Howson | J. -P. Kahane
The Popularization of Mathematics
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11/1990
Cambridge University Press
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Additional editions
A. G. Howson | J. -P. Kahane
The Popularization of Mathematics
Book
11/1990
Cambridge University Press
€54.30
Shipment within 15-20 days
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Content
Foreword; 1. A study overview G. Howson and J. P. Kahane; 2. Mathematics in different cultures (Report of the working group); 3. Mathematics for the public E. J. Barbeau; 4. Making a mathematical exhibition R. Brown and T. Porter; 5. The role of mathematical competitions in the popularization of mathematics in Czechoslovakia V. Burjan and A. Vrba; 6. Games and mathematics M. De Guzman; 7. Mathematics and the media M. Emmer; 8. Square One TV: a venture in the popularization of mathematics E. Esty and J. Schneider; 9. Frogs and candles - tales from a mathematics workshop G. Hatch and C. Shiu; 10. Mathematics in prime-time television: the story of fun and games C. Hoyles; 11. Cultural alienation and mathematics G. Knight; 12. Solving the problem of popularizing mathematics through problems M. Larsen; 13. Popularizing mathematics at the undergraduate level B. Mortimer and J. Poland; 14. The popularization of mathematics in Hungary T. Nemetz; 15. Sowing mathematical seeds in the local professional community T. Shannon; 16. Mathematical news that's fit to print L. Steen; 17. Christmas lectures and mathematics masterclasses C. Zeeman; 18. Some aspects of the popularization of mathematics in China D. Z. Zhang, H. K. Liu and S. Yu.