The Popularization of Mathematics

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This book presents the papers arising from the ICMI study seminar on the popularization of mathematics held at the University of Leeds, UK, 17–22 September 1989. The event was organized in conjunction with a highly successful touring exhibition known as the 'Pop Maths Roadshow'. Inspired by the discussion document prepared by Howson, Kahane and Pollak, the symposium consisted of three plenary sessions discussing the problems faced in the popularization through particular media. Members were present from a variety of backgrounds and discussion groups were devoted to specific themes, such as the image of mathematicians, TV and films, and mathematics in different cultures.

Review of the hardback:‘… every professional mathematician – in particular, every teacher – should at least browse this book …’Monatshefte für Mathematik

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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Contents
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FOREWORD
pp vii-xii
- By A.G. Howson, University of Southampton, J.-P. Kahane, Université de Paris$#x002D;Sud
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A Study Overview
pp 1-37
- By Geoffrey Howson, University of Southampton, Jean-Pierre Kahane, Université de Paris$#x002D;Sud
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Mathematics in Different Cultures
pp 38-40
- By A>J. Bishop
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Mathematics for the Public
pp 41-50
- By Edward J. Barbeau, University of Toronto
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Making a Mathematical Exhibition
pp 51-64
- By Ronnie Brown, University of Wales, Tim Porter, University of Wales
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The Role of Mathematical Competitions in the Popularization of Mathematics in Czechoslovakia
pp 65-78
- By Vladimir Burjan, Gymnazium A. Markusa ul.Cervenej Armady, Antonin Vrba, Vyzkumny ustav pedagogicky Mikulandska
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Games and Mathematics
pp 79-88
- By Miguel de Guzmán, Universidad Complutense, Madrid
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Mathematics and the Media
pp 89-102
- By Michele Emmer, Universita della Tuscia, Viterbo, Italia
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Square One TV: A Venture in the Popularization of Mathematics
pp 103-111
- By Edward Esty, Children's Television Workshop, New York, Joel Schneider, Children's Television Workshop, New York
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Frogs and Candles - Tales from a Mathematics Workshop
pp 112-123
- By Gillian Hatch, Manchester Polytechnic, Christine Shiu, Open University
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Mathematics in Prime-Time Television: The Story of Fun and Games
pp 124-135
- By Celia Hoyles, University of London
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Cultural Alienation and Mathematics
pp 136-143
- By Gordon Knight, Massey University
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Solving the Problem of Popularizing Mathematics Through Problems
pp 144-150
- By Mogens Esrom Larsen, Københavns Universitets Matematiske Institut
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Popularizing Mathematics at the Undergraduate Level
pp 151-159
- By Brian Mortimer, Carleton University, John Poland, Carleton University
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The Popularization of Mathematics in Hungary
pp 160-169
- By Tibor Nemetz, Mathematical Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Science
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Sowing Mathematical Seeds in the Local Professional Community
pp 170-175
- By A.G. Shannon, University of Technology, Sydney
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Mathematical News that's Fit to Print
pp 176-193
- By Lynn Arthur Steen, St. Olaf College, Northfield
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Christmas Lectures and Mathematics Masterclasses
pp 194-206
- By E.C. Zeeman, FRS, Hertford College, Oxford.
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Some Aspects of the Popularization of Mathematics in China
pp 207-210
- By D.Z. Zhang, East China Normal University, H.K. Liu, East China Normal University, S. Yu, East China Normal University
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Contents

Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

FOREWORD
pp vii-xii

A Study Overview
pp 1-37

Mathematics in Different Cultures
pp 38-40

Mathematics for the Public
pp 41-50

Making a Mathematical Exhibition
pp 51-64

The Role of Mathematical Competitions in the Popularization of Mathematics in Czechoslovakia
pp 65-78

Games and Mathematics
pp 79-88

Mathematics and the Media
pp 89-102

Square One TV: A Venture in the Popularization of Mathematics
pp 103-111

Frogs and Candles - Tales from a Mathematics Workshop
pp 112-123

Mathematics in Prime-Time Television: The Story of Fun and Games
pp 124-135

Cultural Alienation and Mathematics
pp 136-143

Solving the Problem of Popularizing Mathematics Through Problems
pp 144-150

Popularizing Mathematics at the Undergraduate Level
pp 151-159

The Popularization of Mathematics in Hungary
pp 160-169

Sowing Mathematical Seeds in the Local Professional Community
pp 170-175

Mathematical News that's Fit to Print
pp 176-193

Christmas Lectures and Mathematics Masterclasses
pp 194-206

Some Aspects of the Popularization of Mathematics in China
pp 207-210

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