{"product_id":"introduction-to-cultural-mathematics-9781118115527","title":"Introduction to Cultural Mathematics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eINTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL MATHEMATICS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChallenges readers to think creatively about mathematics and ponder its role in their own daily lives\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCultural mathematics, or ethnomathematics as it is also known, studies the relationship between mathematics and culturewith the ultimate goal of contributing to an appreciation of the connection between the two. \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Cultural Mathematics: With Case Studies in the Otomies and Incas\u003c\/i\u003e integrates both theoretical and applied aspects of the topic, promotes discussions on the development of mathematical concepts, and provides a comprehensive reference for teaching and learning about multicultural mathematical practices. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis illuminating book provides a nontraditional, evidence-based approach to mathematics that promotes diversity and respect for cultural heritages. Part One covers such major concepts as cultural aspects of mathematics, numeration and number symbols, kinship relations, art and decoration, games, div\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART I General Concepts\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Understanding the Culture in Mathematics 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Numeration S ystems 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Number Gestures and N umber S ymbols 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Kinship and S ocial R elations 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Art and D ecoration 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Divination 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Games 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Calendars 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART II Case S tudies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Hñähñu Math: T he O tomies 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Tawantinsuyu Math: T he Incas 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHints to S elected E xercises 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 281\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406831821143,"sku":"9781118115527","price":81.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118115527.jpg?v=1730497267","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/introduction-to-cultural-mathematics-9781118115527","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}