{"product_id":"introduction-to-cultural-mathematics-isbn-9781118115527","title":"Introduction to Cultural Mathematics","description":"\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 culture—with 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, divination, and calendars. Part Two takes those concepts and applies them to fascinating case studies of both the Otomies of Central Mexico and the Incas of South America. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, numerous illustrations, examples, and motivational questions promote an interactive understanding of the topic. Each chapter begins with questions that encourage a cooperative, inquiry-based approach to learning and concludes with a series of exercises that allow readers to test their understanding of the presented material. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Cultural Mathematics\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal book for courses on cultural mathematics, the history of mathematics, and cultural studies. The book is also a valuable resource and reference for anyone interested in the connections between mathematics, culture, anthropology, and history.  \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 \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHOMAS E. GILSDORF, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor in the Mathematics Department at the University of North Dakota. He has long been interested in topics such as anthropology and languages, and he has traveled to archaeological sites and cultural centers of numerous pre-Hispanic and indigenous cultures to study mathematics in a cultural context. Dr. Gilsdorf has published and presented research on cultural mathematics, as well as locally convex spaces.\u003c\/p\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 culture—with 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, divination, and calendars. Part Two takes those concepts and applies them to fascinating case studies of both the Otomies of Central Mexico and the Incas of South America. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, numerous illustrations, examples, and motivational questions promote an interactive understanding of the topic. Each chapter begins with questions that encourage a cooperative, inquiry-based approach to learning and concludes with a series of exercises that allow readers to test their understanding of the presented material. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Cultural Mathematics\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal book for courses on cultural mathematics, the history of mathematics, and cultural studies. The book is also a valuable resource and reference for anyone interested in the connections between mathematics, culture, anthropology, and history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989457944805,"sku":"NP9781118115527","price":116.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118115527.jpg?v=1761784178","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/introduction-to-cultural-mathematics-isbn-9781118115527","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}