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What counts as mathematics? : technologies of power in adult and vocational education /

In this text historical, sociological, and practical elements of mathematics within vocational education are set against the emerging impact of technology. Differences between the institution and the workplace are raised as sources of tension.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fitzsimons, Gail E.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht ; Boston : Kluwer Academic Publishers, [2002]
Series:Mathematics education library ; v. 28.
Subjects:
Mathematics > Study and teaching.
Adult education.
Vocational education.
Mathematics.
MATHEMATICS > Study & Teaching.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:In this text historical, sociological, and practical elements of mathematics within vocational education are set against the emerging impact of technology. Differences between the institution and the workplace are raised as sources of tension.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 274 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-259) and index.
ISBN:0306476835
9780306476839
1402006683
9781402006685