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Encyclopedia of Mathematics and Society
By GREENWALD, Sarah J. & Thomley, Jill E.
- ISBN
- 978-1-58765-844-0
- Publisher
- Salem
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2012 | Books
Gr 9 Up—Rather than teaching mathematical facts or theory, this volume intends to "…weave multilayered connections between society, history, people, applications, and mathematics," thus illustrating how math ties in to the world. The 490 articles cover a diverse range of topics; a few, such as "Comic Strips" and "Writers, Producers, and Actors," are forced. There are many ideas here, though, and enjoyable coverage. Th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
