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Focusing on the mathematical ideas from various small-scale and traditional cultures, this book offers a broader perspective on mathematics. It emphasizes the human aspects of mathematical practices, showcasing how diverse cultures contribute to the understanding of mathematical concepts. By highlighting these unique contributions, it challenges conventional views and enriches the global narrative of mathematics.
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Mathematics Elsewhere, Marcia Ascher
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Mathematics Elsewhere
- Subtitle
- An Exploration of Ideas Across Cultures
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Marcia Ascher
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 220
- ISBN13
- 9780691120225
- Category
- Philosophy, Mathematics
- Description
- Focusing on the mathematical ideas from various small-scale and traditional cultures, this book offers a broader perspective on mathematics. It emphasizes the human aspects of mathematical practices, showcasing how diverse cultures contribute to the understanding of mathematical concepts. By highlighting these unique contributions, it challenges conventional views and enriches the global narrative of mathematics.