Introduction to cultural mathematics : with case studies in the Otomies and the Incas /

"The topic of cultural mathematics (also called ethnomathematics) is a fascinating topic about the human aspects of mathematics, and it is easy to ask readers to participate in the topic by thinking about mathematics from their own perspectives. This book has two main parts, and Part I consists...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Gilsdorf, Thomas E.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, [2012]
Series:	Wiley Online Library.
Subjects:	Ethnomathematics. Incas > Mathematics > Case studies. Incas > Social life and customs. Otomi Indians > Mathematics > Case studies. Otomi Indians > Social life and customs. MATHEMATICS / History & Philosophy. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Front Matter
General Concepts. Understanding the Culture in Mathematics
Numeration Systems
Number Gestures and Number Symbols
Kinship and Social Relations
Art and Decoration
Divination
Games
Calendars
Case Studies. Part Introduction
H̨̃h̨u Math: The Otomies
Tawantinsuyu Math: The Incas
Hints to Selected Exercises
Bibliography
Index.