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020			_a9781107039483
082			_a510.7 _bFre/Sin
100			_aFreitas, Elizabeth de and Sinclair,Nathalie
245			_aMathematics and the Body _b: Material Entanglements in the Classroom
260			_aCambridge : _bCambridge University Press, _c2014.
300			_a284p.; _bhb _c9x6
520			_aThis book explores alternative ways to consider the relationship between mathematics and the material world. Drawing on the philosophy of Gilles Châtelet and the post-humanist materialism of Karen Barad, the authors present an “inclusive materialist” approach to studying mathematics education. This approach offers a fresh perspective on human and nonhuman bodies, challenging current assumptions about the role of the senses, language, and ability in teaching and learning mathematics. Each chapter provides empirical examples from the classroom that demonstrate how inclusive materialism can be applied to a wide range of concerns in the field. The authors analyze recent studies on students' gestures, expressions, and drawings in order to establish a link between mathematical activity and mathematical concepts. Mathematics and the Body expands the landscape of research in mathematics education and will be an essential resource for teachers, students, and researchers alike. Includes numerous empirical examples so that readers can develop a broad-spectrum understanding of the ideas' practical application Develops a set of distinct tools for analyzing mathematics education Provides a thorough philosophical underpinning that enables readers to situate the various approaches to embodiment
650			_vMathematics--Study and teaching
650			_vMathematics--Philosophy
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