Over 140 examples, preceded by a succinct exposition of general topology and basic terminology. Each example treated as a whole. Over 25 Venn diagrams and charts summarize properties of the examples, while discussions of general methods of construction and change give readers insight into constructing counterexamples. Includes problems and exercises, correlated with examples. Bibliography. 1978 edition.

Counterexamples in topology

Science & Math

Steen, Lynn Arthur

Mathematics

Holt,Rinehart & Winston of Can

A dozen essays survey current work in number theory, symmetry, scheduling theory, statistical analysis, and computation theory, as well as applications of mathematics in meteorology, economics, and population research

Mathematics Today: Twelve Informal Essays

Random House, Inc.

Reshaping College Mathematics: A Project of the Committee on the Undergraduate Program in Mathematics [paperback] Steen, Lynn Arthur [Jun 01, 1989]

Reshaping College Mathematics: A Project of the Committee on the Undergraduate Program in Mathematics

Mathematical Assn of Amer

A century after the United States crossed the threshold into universal secondary education we are crossing a quite different threshold into universal postsecondary education. Consequently, society now expects of higher education what in the early twentieth century it asked of secondary schools, namely, to prepare students for civic and economic life. In contrast to that earlier time, however, our age is dominated by computers and data, not factory assembly lines. These changes in society have created an urgent demand for multifaceted literacy far more sophisticated than what previously served as the foundation of today's curriculum. 
This greater demand for higher order competencies is nowhere more apparent than in the area of quantitative literacy (QL). Although no less important for all citizens than fluency in reading and writing, quantitative literacy too often continues to be the province of the few. Indeed, for too long, our educational system has produced a scientific and mathematical elite while failing to nurture the literate citizenry required for robust democracy. As a result, the gap between expert and citizen has widened dangerously, most notably when numbers and data are brought to bear in deciding public and private issues – and one can scarcely think of an issue in contemporary life where this is not the case. 
"Achieving Quantitative Literacy: An Urgent Challenge for Higher Education" is a response to this need intended to stimulate and support QL conversations on campuses across the country. Growing out of an interdisciplinary forum held at the National Research Council, it summarizes for postsecondary educators and policy makers the major curricular issues surrounding QL. Experts cited in "Achieving Quantitative Literacy" stress the importance of embedding QL across the curriculum and of providing context for learning mathematics. The report includes findings and recommended responses concerning student preparation, public awareness, recognized benchmarks, effective assessment, and professional support.

Achieving Quantitative Literacy: An Urgent Challenge for Higher Education

Education & Teaching

Higher & Continuing Education

Calculation vs. Context: Quantitative Literacy and Its Implications for Teacher Education June 22-24, 2007 Wingspread Conference Center Racine, Wisconsin

La ensenanza agradable de las matematicas / On the Shoulder of Giants (Spanish Edition)

Editorial Limusa S.A. De C.V.

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