What counts as mathematics? : technologies of power in adult and vocational education /

In this text historical, sociological, and practical elements of mathematics within vocational education are set against the emerging impact of technology. Differences between the institution and the workplace are raised as sources of tension.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fitzsimons, Gail E.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht ; Boston : Kluwer Academic Publishers, [2002]
Series:Mathematics education library ; v. 28.
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