The Popularization of Mathematics

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.

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• Frontmatter: Read PDF

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• Contents: Read PDF

  pp. v-vi

• FOREWORD: Read PDF

  pp. vii-xii

• A Study Overview: Read PDF

  pp. 1-37

• Mathematics in Different Cultures: Read PDF

  pp. 38-40

• Mathematics for the Public: Read PDF

  pp. 41-50

• Making a Mathematical Exhibition: Read PDF

  pp. 51-64

• The Role of Mathematical Competitions in the Popularization of Mathematics in Czechoslovakia: Read PDF

  pp. 65-78

• Games and Mathematics: Read PDF

  pp. 79-88

• Mathematics and the Media: Read PDF

  pp. 89-102

• Square One TV: A Venture in the Popularization of Mathematics: Read PDF

  pp. 103-111

• Frogs and Candles - Tales from a Mathematics Workshop: Read PDF

  pp. 112-123

• Mathematics in Prime-Time Television: The Story of Fun and Games: Read PDF

  pp. 124-135

• Cultural Alienation and Mathematics: Read PDF

  pp. 136-143

• Solving the Problem of Popularizing Mathematics Through Problems: Read PDF

  pp. 144-150

• Popularizing Mathematics at the Undergraduate Level: Read PDF

  pp. 151-159

• The Popularization of Mathematics in Hungary: Read PDF

  pp. 160-169

• Sowing Mathematical Seeds in the Local Professional Community: Read PDF

  pp. 170-175

• Mathematical News that's Fit to Print: Read PDF

  pp. 176-193

• Christmas Lectures and Mathematics Masterclasses: Read PDF

  pp. 194-206

• Some Aspects of the Popularization of Mathematics in China: Read PDF

  pp. 207-210