Cognition in Practice

Mind, Mathematics and Culture in Everyday Life

Autor*innen

• Jean Lave

Parameter

• 232 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Informatik & Programmierung
• Mathematik
• Philosophie
• Psychologie
• Sachliteratur

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Exploring the intersection of cognitive activity and everyday experiences, the study reveals how arithmetic problem-solving transcends laboratory confines. Jean Lave emphasizes that real-world mathematics, found in activities like grocery shopping and dieting, is influenced by the interplay between culturally-informed thought and the surrounding context. This dynamic interaction not only shapes individual understanding but also influences the broader environment in which people operate.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• Einband: Paperback