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Ethnomathematics: Link Between Traditions and Modernity

Ubiratàn D'Ambrosio

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In this book, Ubiratan D'Ambrosio presents his most recent thoughts on ethnomathematics--a sub-field of mathematics history and mathematics education for which he is widely recognized to be one of the founding fathers. In a clear, concise format, he outlines the aim of the Program Ethnomathematics, which is to understand mathematical knowing/doing throughout history, within the context of different groups, communities, peoples and nations, focusing on the cycle of mathematical knowledge: its generation, its intellectual and social organization, and its diffusion. While not rejecting the importance of modern academic mathematics, it is viewed as but one among many existing ethnomathematics. Offering concrete examples and ideas for mathematics teachers and researchers, D'Ambrosio makes an eloquent appeal for an entirely new approach to conceptualizing mathematics knowledge and education that embraces diversity and addresses the urgent need to provide youth with the necessary tools to become ethical, creative, critical individuals prepared to participate in the emerging planetary society.

Language: English

Pages: 104

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Brill

Release: January 01, 2006

ISBN: 9077874763

ISBN 13: 9789077874769

Ethnomathematics: Link Between Traditions and Modernity

Ubiratàn D'Ambrosio

4.8/5 ( ratings)

In this book, Ubiratan D'Ambrosio presents his most recent thoughts on ethnomathematics--a sub-field of mathematics history and mathematics education for which he is widely recognized to be one of the founding fathers. In a clear, concise format, he outlines the aim of the Program Ethnomathematics, which is to understand mathematical knowing/doing throughout history, within the context of different groups, communities, peoples and nations, focusing on the cycle of mathematical knowledge: its generation, its intellectual and social organization, and its diffusion. While not rejecting the importance of modern academic mathematics, it is viewed as but one among many existing ethnomathematics. Offering concrete examples and ideas for mathematics teachers and researchers, D'Ambrosio makes an eloquent appeal for an entirely new approach to conceptualizing mathematics knowledge and education that embraces diversity and addresses the urgent need to provide youth with the necessary tools to become ethical, creative, critical individuals prepared to participate in the emerging planetary society.

Language: English

Pages: 104

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Brill

Release: January 01, 2006

ISBN: 9077874763

ISBN 13: 9789077874769

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