Raising Public Awareness of Mathematics
Author | : Ehrhard Behrends |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 406 |
Release | : 2012-07-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783642257100 |
ISBN-13 | : 3642257100 |
Rating | : 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This collective book aims to encourage and inspire actions directed towards raising public awareness of the importance of mathematical sciences for our contemporary society in a cultural and historical perspective. Mathematical societies, in Europe and around the world, can find ideas, blueprints and suggestions for activities – including concerted actions with other international organizations – directed towards raising public awareness of science, technology and other fields where mathematics plays a strong role. The material is divided into four parts: • National experiences • Exhibitions / mathematical museums • Popularization activities • Popularization: why and how?