Loving + hating mathematics : challenging the myths of mathematical life /

"Mathematics is often thought of as the coldest expression of pure reason. But few subjects provoke hotter emotions--and inspire more love and hatred--than mathematics. And although math is frequently idealized as floating above the messiness of human life, its story is nothing if not human; of...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Hersh, Reuben, 1927-2020 (Author), John-Steiner, Vera, 1930-2017 (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Princeton : Princeton University Press, ©2011.
Subjects:
Mathematicians > Biography.
Mathematicians > Psychology.
Mathematics > Study and teaching > United States.
Mathématiciens > Biographies.
Mathématiciens > Psychologie.
Mathématiques > Étude et enseignement > États-Unis.
MATHEMATICS > History & Philosophy.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY > Science & Technology.
MATHEMATICS > General.
Mathematicians
Mathematicians > Psychology
Mathematics > Study and teaching
United States
Biographies
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Mathematical beginnings
  • Mathematical culture
  • Mathematics as solace
  • Mathematics as an addiction : following logic to the end
  • Friendships and partnerships
  • Mathematical communities
  • Gender and age in mathematics
  • The teaching of mathematics : fierce or friendly?
  • Loving and hating school mathematics.

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