Mathematics and life: lessons from history (Q3150436)
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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 1817298
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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 1817298 |
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Mathematics and life: lessons from history (English)
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17 October 2002
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0.7565018534660339
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0.7377758026123047
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0.7097782492637634
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The paper is devoted to the problem of interrelations between mathematics, technology, science, culture and society. Three historical cases are considered: early Mesopotamia, the Inca state and Renaissance Italy. On those examples it is demonstrated how specific socio-cultural conditions affect the development of mathematics and technology as well as their use.
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