9780282345808 - The Mathematical Repository: Containing Analytical Solutions of Near Five Hundred Questions, Mostly Selected From Scarce and Valuable Authors; ... Elementary Books ... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history and evolution of division between people through the lens of mathematics. It explores how mathematical principles, such as ratios, were used to justify social hierarchies and discrimination based on race, gender, and class throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The author argues that these mathematical ideas were not merely descriptive but prescriptive, actively shaping social and political arrangements and contributing to the marginalization of entire groups of people. The book's unique approach sheds light on the profound impact mathematics has had on our understanding of human difference and social inequality, prompting a critical examination of the role mathematics plays in shaping our societies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.