Rods, Sets and Arrows The Rise and Fall of Modern Mathematics in Bel
For anyone interested in the history and effects of the introduction of so-called “Modern Mathematics” (or “Mathématique Moderne,” or “New Mathematics,” etc.) this book, by Dirk De Bock and Geert Vanpaemel, is essential reading. The two authors are
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Dirk De Bock Geert Vanpaemel
Rods, Sets and Arrows
The Rise and Fall of Modern Mathematics in Belgium
History of Mathematics Education
Series Editors Nerida F. Ellerton Illinois State University Normal, IL, USA M.A. (Ken) Clements Illinois State University Normal, IL, USA
More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/13545
Dirk De Bock • Geert Vanpaemel
Rods, Sets and Arrows The Rise and Fall of Modern Mathematics in Belgium
Dirk De Bock KU Leuven Brussels, Belgium
Geert Vanpaemel KU Leuven Brussels, Belgium
ISSN 2509-9736 ISSN 2509-9744 (electronic) History of Mathematics Education ISBN 978-3-030-20598-0 ISBN 978-3-030-20599-7 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20599-7 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
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