Representation and Productive Ambiguity in Mathematics and the Sciences
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"Representation and Productive Ambiguity in Mathematics and the Sciences" by Emily R. Grosholz, Emily Grosholz is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.
Emily Grosholz offers an original investigation of demonstration in mathematics and science, examining how it works and why it is persuasive. Focusing on geometrical demonstration, she shows the roles that representation and ambiguity play in mathematical discovery. She presents a wide range of case studies in mechanics, topology, algebra, logic, and chemistry, from ancient Greece to the present day, but focusing particularly on the seventeenth and twentieth centuries. Anyone interested in how mathematics works will find this a stimulating read.
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"Representation and Productive Ambiguity in Mathematics and the Sciences" by Emily R. Grosholz, Emily Grosholz is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.
Topic: Core Mathematics
Author: Emily R. Grosholz, Emily Grosholz
Who this is for:
- Teachers and classroom instructors
- Students building subject mastery
- Readers looking for practical learning support
Why this book matters: It stands out as a practical math resource that helps explain concepts, strengthen problem-solving, and support classroom or independent learning.
Emily Grosholz offers an original investigation of demonstration in mathematics and science, examining how it works and why it is persuasive. Focusing on geometrical demonstration, she shows the roles that representation and ambiguity play in mathematical discovery. She presents a wide range of case studies in mechanics, topology, algebra, logic, and chemistry, from ancient Greece to the present day, but focusing particularly on the seventeenth and twentieth centuries. Anyone interested in how mathematics works will find this a stimulating read.
| Author | Emily R. Grosholz, Emily Grosholz |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Published | 2007-08-30 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780199299737 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Pages | 332 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Mathematics |
| Topic | Core Mathematics |
Format: Hardcover
Length: 332 pages
Language: English
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