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Constructing Mathematical Knowledge: Epistemology and Mathematics Education

Hardback

Main Details

Title Constructing Mathematical Knowledge: Epistemology and Mathematics Education
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Paul Ernest
SeriesStudies in Mathematics Education
Series part Volume No. v. 4
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:304
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreMathematics
ISBN/Barcode 9780750703543
ClassificationsDewey:370.15651
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Falmer Press Ltd
Publication Date 31 October 1994
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book provides a panorama of complimentary and forward looking perspectives on the learning of mathematics and epistemology from some of the leading contributors to the field. It explores constructivist and social theories of learning, and discusses the role of the computer in the light of these theories. It brings analyses from psychoanalysis, Hermeneutics and other perspectives to bear on the issues of mathematics and learning. It enquires into the nature of enquiry itself, and an important emergent theme is the role of language. Finally it relates the history of mathematics to its teaching and learning. The book both surveys current research and indicates orientations for fruitful work in the future.