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Rewriting the History of School Mathematics in North America 1607-1861
Ellerton, Nerida F.; Clements, M. A. (Ken)
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Description for Rewriting the History of School Mathematics in North America 1607-1861
Paperback. This book examines the fundamental influence of the cyphering tradition on mathematics education in North American colleges, schools, and apprenticeship training classes between 1607 and 1861. It includes rare photos of original cyphering books. Num Pages: 226 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HB; JNKC; JNU; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 379.
The focus of this book is the fundamental influence of the cyphering tradition on mathematics education in North American colleges, schools, and apprenticeship training classes between 1607 and 1861. It is the first book on the history of North American mathematics education to be written from that perspective. The principal data source is a set of 207 handwritten cyphering books that have never previously been subjected to careful historical analysis.
The focus of this book is the fundamental influence of the cyphering tradition on mathematics education in North American colleges, schools, and apprenticeship training classes between 1607 and 1861. It is the first book on the history of North American mathematics education to be written from that perspective. The principal data source is a set of 207 handwritten cyphering books that have never previously been subjected to careful historical analysis.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
Number of Pages
226
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401780957
SKU
V9789401780957
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Rewriting the History of School Mathematics in North America 1607-1861
From the reviews: “This book shows that the authors see it as opening the way for further study, and indeed they include very carefully thought out questions for further research. … Other students of life in Colonial North America will also find this a ‘must read’ book … . book is extensively referenced and represents a high level of ... Read more