ISBN: 9781556523502 - africa counts: number and pattern in african cultures (7 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This fascinating study of mathematical thinking among sub-Saharan African peoples covers counting in words and in gestures; measuring time, distance, weight, and other quantities; manipulating money and keeping accounts; number systems; patterns in music, poetry, art, and architecture; and number magic and taboos. African games such as mankala and elaborate versions of tic-tac-toe show how complex this thinking can be. An invaluable resource for students, teachers, and others interested in African cultures and multiculturalism, this third edition is updated with an introduction covering two decades of new research in the ethnomathematics of Africa.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Acceptable. worn with some edge wear. Third Edition. This hardcover copy of "Africa Counts" is in fair condition with visible wear to the dust jacket, including some edge wear. It is an ex-library copy, marked by library stickers and stamps. The binding remains solid, ensuring durability for continued reading and study.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 3rd sub edition. 352 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.