Geometry from Africa

Author	: Paulus Gerdes
Publisher	: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages	: 236
Release	: 1999-09-30
ISBN-13	: 0883857154
ISBN-10	: 9780883857151
Rating	: 4/5 (51 Downloads)

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Download or read book Geometry from Africa written by Paulus Gerdes and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1999-09-30 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book draws on geometric ideas from cultural activities from Subsaharan Africa to develop mathematical reasoning.

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