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On 25 Feb 2003 at 23:58, Sarad AV wrote:
> "Ethnomathematics is the study of mathematics which takes
> into consideration the culture in which mathematics arises.
> Mathematics is often associated with the study of
> "universals". When we speak of "universals", however, it is
> important to recognize that often something we think of as
> universal is merely universal to those who share our cultural
> and historical perspectives.
Doubtless among Margaret Mead's happy fun loving socialist free
love practicing Samoans, three plus three equalled four.
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James A. Donald
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