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THIRD INTERNATIONAL HANDBOOK OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
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| By: |
M. A. (Ken) Clements (Editor), Alan J. Bishop (Editor), Christine Keitel (Editor) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£649.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
146144683X |
| ISBN 13: |
9781461446835 |
| Publisher: |
SPRINGER-VERLAG NEW YORK INC. |
| Pub. date: |
16 November, 2012 |
| Edition: |
2013 ed. |
| Series: |
Springer International Handbooks of Education 27 |
| Pages: |
1120 |
| Description: |
This comprehensive, timely book addresses social, political and cultural dimensions in mathematics education; mathematics education as a field of study; technology in the mathematics curriculum; and international perspectives on mathematics education. |
| Synopsis: |
The four sections in this Third International Handbook are concerned with: (a) social, political and cultural dimensions in mathematics education; (b) mathematics education as a field of study; (c) technology in the mathematics curriculum; and (d) international perspectives on mathematics education. These themes are taken up by 84 internationally-recognized scholars, based in 26 different nations. Each of section is structured on the basis of past, present and future aspects. The first chapter in a section provides historical perspectives ("How did we get to where we are now?"); the middle chapters in a section analyze present-day key issues and themes ("Where are we now, and what recent events have been especially significant?"); and the final chapter in a section reflects on policy matters ("Where are we going, and what should we do?"). Readership: Teachers, mathematics educators, ed.policy makers, mathematicians, graduate students, undergraduate students. Large set of authoritative, international authors.? |
| Illustrations: |
17 Tables, black and white; XVI, 1120 p. 121 illus., 83 illus. in color. |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |