Otthava: Making Baskets and Doing Geometry in the Makhuwa Culture in the Northeast of Mozambique

by Paulus Gerdes

In the book "Otthava: Making Baskets and Doing Geometry in the Makhuwa Culture in the Northeast of Mozambique" I reflect on practices in the Makhuwa culture, which provide evidence of the geometric considerations operating in basket weaving, and are suitable and appropriate for mathematical and educational exploration. A proper scientific understanding of this knowledge, and the educational value of these manifestations may lead to a better appreciation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0557382904
• ISBN13: 9780557382903
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"