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Geometry from Africa (Classroom Resource Materials)

By Paulus Gerdes

Book information

Year
1999
ISBN
0883857154, 9780883857151
Open Library ID
OL15551267M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
13 MB (13785880 bytes)
Pages
224\226
Topic
Mathematics\\Geometry and Topology
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07
Математика;Высшая геометрия

Description

This book draws on geometric ideas from cultural activities from Subsaharan Africa, and demonstrates how they may be explored to develop mathematical reasoning from school level through to university standard. Paulus Gerdes provides a thoroughly illustrated and researched exploration of mathematical ideas, motifs and patterns. Many important mathematical points are brought to the fore, not via the formal 'theorem-proof' method, but in a more schematic and diagrammatic manner. African artifacts, oral traditions, sand drawing and other forms of artwork with a geometric basis, all provide mathematical ideas for discussion in this unique book. Mathematicians and teachers of mathematics at all levels will be fascinated, as will anybody with an interest in African cultures.

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