Towards a Philosophy of Critical Mathematics Education

by Ole Skovsmose

Book Overview

In Nineteen Eighty-Four George Orwell gives a description of different forms of suppression. We learn about the telescreens placed everywhere, through which it is possible for Big-Brother to watch the inhabitants of Oceania. However, it is not only important to control the activities of the inhabitants, it is important as well to control their thoughts, and the Thought Police are on guard. This is a very direct form of monitoring and control, but...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9048144256
• ISBN13: 9789048144259
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"