
The Conflict of Studies
And Other Essays on Subjects Connected with Education
Isaac Todhunter(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 22. August 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
260 pages
978-1-108-05937-4 (ISBN)
Description
The nineteenth century was a time of great reform in education, with debate focusing on such questions as who should be educated, in what manner, and to what degree. Given the technical advances brought about by the Industrial Revolution, rigorous mathematical education was seen by many as essential. A mathematician, educator and examiner for the University of Cambridge, Isaac Todhunter (1820-84) was also known as a prolific and very successful author of mathematics textbooks. In his day, he was considered an influential, albeit somewhat conservative, figure in mathematical education. In these six essays, first published in 1873, he discusses topics raised by the reform movement (for which he had little sympathy), such as the examination system, teaching methods and materials. Born of Todhunter's vast experience in the field, this work reflects an insider's perspective and remains relevant to students and scholars interested in the history of mathematics teaching and the University of Cambridge.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
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Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
371 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-108-05937-4 (9781108059374)
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Content
Preface; 1. The conflict of studies; 2. Competitive examinations; 3. Private study of mathematics; 4. Academical reform; 5. Elementary geometry; 6. The mathematical tripos.