The critique of ethnomathematics by Rowlands and Carson that appeared recently provides an opport... more The critique of ethnomathematics by Rowlands and Carson that appeared recently provides an opportunity to open debate on cultural issues in mathematics. This response argues that such debate must be based on contemporary writing in the field, and should not focus on extreme views within the political justification for ethnomathematics. It addresses some of the philosophical questions raised by Rowlands and Carson, and the relationship of the field with indigenous knowledge is raised. We also suggest that the role of ethnomathematics in mathematics education is now predominantly an empirical matter, and comment on some preliminary results from recent studies that indicate a positive role for culturally-based curricula.
... Page 2. STONE WALLS and WATER FLOWS: Interrogating Cultural Practice and MathematicsWilfredo ... more ... Page 2. STONE WALLS and WATER FLOWS: Interrogating Cultural Practice and MathematicsWilfredo Vidal Alangui ... 90 6.2 Into the Field: Initial Visits, Contact-Building and Establishing Camp 93 6.3 Making Marks, Writing Texts: My Research Strategies 95 ...
The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this p... more The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made.
The critique of ethnomathematics by Rowlands and Carson that appeared recently provides an opport... more The critique of ethnomathematics by Rowlands and Carson that appeared recently provides an opportunity to open debate on cultural issues in mathematics. This response argues that such debate must be based on contemporary writing in the field, and should not focus on extreme views within the political justification for ethnomathematics. It addresses some of the philosophical questions raised by Rowlands and Carson, and the relationship of the field with indigenous knowledge is raised. We also suggest that the role of ethnomathematics in mathematics education is now predominantly an empirical matter, and comment on some preliminary results from recent studies that indicate a positive role for culturally-based curricula.
... Page 2. STONE WALLS and WATER FLOWS: Interrogating Cultural Practice and MathematicsWilfredo ... more ... Page 2. STONE WALLS and WATER FLOWS: Interrogating Cultural Practice and MathematicsWilfredo Vidal Alangui ... 90 6.2 Into the Field: Initial Visits, Contact-Building and Establishing Camp 93 6.3 Making Marks, Writing Texts: My Research Strategies 95 ...
The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this p... more The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made.
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