Refractions of Mathematics Education: Festschrift for Eva Jablonka (HC) (Cognition, Equity & Society: International Perspectives) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1681230305 ISBN 13: 9781681230306

Publisher: Information Age Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

A Volume in Cognition, Equity & Society: International Perspectives formally known as International Perspectives on Mathematics Education - Cognition, Equity & Society Series Editor Bharath Sriraman, The University of Montana and Lyn English, Queensland University of Technology The diversity of research in mathematics education has been addressed as both, a problem and a strength. When manifested through adherence to different intellectual roots and theoretical orientations, diversions constitute 'refractions' of mathematics education. The collection and analysis of empirical data in a study are by necessity refracted through the specific analytical lens employed, as well as the aim of the study itself. Refractions can also refer to looking at old phenomena through new lenses. The chapters in this book are refracted through philosophical, political, mathematical and personal lenses by distinguished authors in the field, addressing issues about the elusive experience of doing mathematics, purification of texts, refractions, mathematics and ethnomathematics, political messages in textbook tasks, mathematics education policy debate, the political in mathematics education research, philosophy and mathematics, meanings and representations, identity of mathematical modeling, and dilemmas in the teaching of calculus. An ancient Sanskrit adage states that Knowledge is something that grows when shared, but shrinks when hoarded. Academics engaged in the generation of new Knowledge are blessed with both the time and the freedom to engage in pursuits that allow for intellectual pleasure. As a phenomenon of the Zeitgeist many have succumbed to the increased corporatization of academic work, engaging in activities for monetary and self advancement purposes. Are there any real intellectuals left in academia, a là Adorno, Bourdieu, Chomsky, Foucault, among others? This Festschrift is dedicated to academics that don't bother with self promotion or aggrandizement of themselves or their ideas in simplistic terms.

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About the Author:

Christer Bergsten, Linkoepings Universitet, SwedenBharath Sriraman, University of Montana, USALyn English, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

About this edition

• Publisher: Information Age Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1681230305
• ISBN 13: 9781681230306
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 238
• Editor: Bergsten Christer, Sriraman Bharath