Geometry from Africa : mathematical and educational explorations
Title:
Geometry from Africa : mathematical and educational explorations
Author:
Gerdes, Paulus.
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Washington, DC : Mathematical Association of America, [1999]
©1999
Physical Description:
xv, 210 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 x 24 cm
Language:
English
Contents:
Geometrical and educational explorations inspired by African cultural activities -- On geometrical ideas in Africa south of the Sahara -- From African designs to discovering the Pythagorean theorem -- Geometrical ideas in crafts and possibilities for their educational exploration -- 'Sona' sand drawing tradition and possibilities for its educational use.
ISBN:
9780883857151
Format :
Book