This book is the fruit of a symposium on the troubling, and growing, divide between academic mathematicians and mathematics education practitioners. It analyzes the complex relationship between the tw
Addressing decision problems in the medical field, DES helps in the evaluation of the likely consequences of incorporating a new technology in a particular healthcare system. This book covers the fund
A minor classic since its first publication in the United States in 1989, Logic & Design examines some of the key principles of design and shows how these also underlie much of what we know of art
University Science and Mathematics Education in Transition contributes to an understanding of the multiple aspects and dimensions of the transition of science and mathematics education in the current
Ancient Greece was the birthplace of science, which developed in the Hellenized culture of ancient Rome. This book, written by seventeen international experts, examines the role and achievement of sci
Revised and updated periodically, The State of the Nation’s Ecosystems is widely recognized as America’s most comprehensive report on the condition of our lands, waters, and living resour
The Brooklyn Bridge, London's Tower Bridge, San Francisco's Golden Gate--bridges can be breathtakingly monumental structures, magnificent works of art, and vital arteries that make life vastly easier.
Hilary Putnam’s unceasing self-criticism has led to the frequent changes of mind he is famous for, but his thinking is also marked by considerable continuity. A simultaneous interest in science and et
'In recent years, planetary science has seen a tremendous growth in new knowledge. Deposits of water ice exist at the Moon's poles. Discoveries on the surface of Mars point to an early warm wet climat
"This book focuses on non-traditional education, schools, non-profit or corporate learning and development and delves into the quilt that makes up the higher education space. It explores connectedness
Basketball is much more than jump shots, no-look passes, and slam dunks. It's a spectacular spectacle where basketball, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet.
Baseball is much more than game-winning hits, double plays, and grand slams. It's a spectacular spectacle where baseball, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet.
Soccer is much more than passes, throw-ins, and bicycle kicks. It's a spectacular spectacle where soccer, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet.
Football is much more than tackles, touchdowns, and end zone celebrations. It's a spectacular spectacle where football, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet.
Soccer is much more than passes, throw-ins, and bicycle kicks. It's a spectacular spectacle where soccer, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet.
Football is much more than tackles, touchdowns, and end zone celebrations. It's a spectacular spectacle where football, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet.
Baseball is much more than game-winning hits, double plays, and grand slams. It's a spectacular spectacle where baseball, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet.
Basketball is much more than jump shots, no-look passes, and slam dunks. It's a spectacular spectacle where basketball, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet.
Cris Forster is a performer, composer, piano tuner, and creator of unique acoustic instruments. Using mathematics, he takes apart and reassembles the modes and scales of many cultures. With his knowle
The editors of this anthology of (mostly) fiction, Davis (mathematics, University of Toronto), Senechal (mathematics and history of science and technology, Smith College, emerita) and Zwicky (philosop
