The Popularization of Mathematics

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521408679
• ISBN13: 9780521408677
• Release Date: November 1990
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.7" x 9.6"