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Mathematics in African History and Cultures

An Annotated Bibliography

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432 pages
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16 hours

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Featuring over 1600 bibliographic entries, this updated volume serves as a comprehensive resource on African mathematics. It includes extensive appendices that cover diverse topics such as mathematicians of the Diaspora, African contributions to global mathematical history, and cultural aspects like time-reckoning and board games. Additionally, it highlights research inspired by the 'sona' tradition and provides several indices for easy navigation. The preface is authored by Professor Jan Persens, a notable figure in the African Mathematical Union.

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Mathematics in African History and Cultures, Paulus Gerdes

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2007
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