Karl Marx and Mathematics

This collection of various texts on Karl Marx and Mathematics is the revised and extended second edition of the Special Supplement to Karl Marx,Mathematical Manuscripts (1994; Calcutta: Viswakos). It explores the emergence and development of the Ethnomathematics movement,rediscovery of neglected source texts,and the impact of mathematical and statistical software packages on the history of mathematics. The texts are divided into three parts,with two appendices containing bibliographies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 226 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This collection of various texts on Karl Marx and Mathematics is the revised and extended second edition of the Special Supplement to Karl Marx,Mathematical Manuscripts (1994; Calcutta: Viswakos) titled Marx and Mathematics. The sources of the texts included in the three parts of this collection and,some biographical information about their respective authors have been indicated at the end of each text. The emergence and development of the Ethnomathematics movement continue to change our understanding of the history of evolution of plural mathematics on planet earth since the Neolithic age. Rediscovery and study of some of the neglected source texts have further energized investigations on the subsequent history of mathematical cultures,including those on the histories of algebra and analysis in some of the ancient and medieval languages of Asia,like Sanskrit,Arabic and Malayalam. Consequently,it is now possible to indicate some of the larger gaps in the dominant understanding of history of mathematics not only in Marxs time,but also at the time of editing Marxs mathematical manuscripts in the twentieth century,and even today. Finally,the emergence and development of mathematical and statistical software packages are vigorously reshaping our ways of conceptualizing and doing mathematics towards an unknown future. It is time now for taking yet another look at all mathematical text from the past and that includes the mathematical manuscripts of Marx. These texts have been divided into three parts. Part one contains some topical texts related to the history of emergence,development,editing,publication and reception of the mathematical manuscripts of Karl Marx. Part two contains a selection of five articles reflecting some of the investigations inspired by t.

The Ethnomathematics movement has significantly impacted our understanding of the evolution of plural mathematics since the Neolithic age. The rediscovery and study of neglected source texts have revived investigations into the subsequent history of mathematical cultures, particularly in the realms of algebra and analysis in ancient and medieval Asian languages such as Sanskrit, Arabic, and Malayalam. As a result, it has become possible to identify significant gaps in the dominant understanding of the history of mathematics, both in Marx's time and during the editing of his mathematical manuscripts in the twentieth century. Furthermore, the emergence and development of mathematical and statistical software packages are reshaping our approaches to mathematics, leading us toward the future. It is high time to reexamine all mathematical texts, including Marx's mathematical manuscripts, from the past.

These texts have been organized into three parts. Part one encompasses various topical texts that delve into the history of the emergence, development, editing, publication, and reception of Karl Marx's mathematical manuscripts. Part two presents a selection of five articles that reflect the investigations inspired by the study of these manuscripts. By exploring these texts, we can gain a deeper appreciation of the rich tapestry of mathematical ideas and their historical context, shedding light on the evolution of mathematics and its connections to other fields.

Weight: 538g
Dimension: 162 x 240 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367640620