How Long to Read A History of Folding in Mathematics

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of Folding in Mathematics?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 14 minutes to read A History of Folding in Mathematics by Michael Friedman

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Description

While it is well known that the Delian problems are impossible to solve with a straightedge and compass – for example, it is impossible to construct a segment whose length is cube root of 2 with these instruments – the discovery of the Italian mathematician Margherita Beloch Piazzolla in 1934 that one can in fact construct a segment of length cube root of 2 with a single paper fold was completely ignored (till the end of the 1980s). This comes as no surprise, since with few exceptions paper folding was seldom considered as a mathematical practice, let alone as a mathematical procedure of inference or proof that could prompt novel mathematical discoveries. A few questions immediately arise: Why did paper folding become a non-instrument? What caused the marginalisation of this technique? And how was the mathematical knowledge, which was nevertheless transmitted and prompted by paper folding, later treated and conceptualised? Aiming to answer these questions, this volume provides, for the first time, an extensive historical study on the history of folding in mathematics, spanning from the 16th century to the 20th century, and offers a general study on the ways mathematical knowledge is marginalised, disappears, is ignored or becomes obsolete. In doing so, it makes a valuable contribution to the field of history and philosophy of science, particularly the history and philosophy of mathematics and is highly recommended for anyone interested in these topics.

How long is A History of Folding in Mathematics?

A History of Folding in Mathematics by Michael Friedman is 419 pages long, and a total of 108,521 words.

This makes it 141% the length of the average book. It also has 133% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of Folding in Mathematics Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 53 minutes to read A History of Folding in Mathematics aloud.

What Reading Level is A History of Folding in Mathematics?

A History of Folding in Mathematics is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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