Beyond Banneker
Subtitle: black mathematicians and the paths to excellence
By: Erica N. Walker
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 171
ISBN-13: 9781438452159; 9781438452166
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Doctor of philosophy degree; African American mathematicians; Education (Graduate)
Description: Erica N. Walker presents a compelling story of Black mathematical excellence in the United States. Much of the research and discussion about Blacks and mathematics focuses on underachievement; by documenting in detail the experiences of Black mathematicians, this book broadens significantly the knowledge base about mathematically successful African Americans. Beyond Banneker demonstrates how mathematics success is fostered among Blacks by mathematicians, mathematics educators, teachers, parents, and others, a story that has been largely overlooked by the profession and research community. Based on archival research and in-depth interviews with thirty mathematicians, this important and timely book vividly captures important narratives about mathematics teaching and learning in multiple contexts, as well as the unique historical and contemporary settings related to race, opportunity, and excellence that Black mathematicians experience. Walker draws upon these narratives to suggest ways to capitalize on the power and potential of underserved communities to respond to the national imperative for developing math success for new generations of young people.--Publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-165) and index.

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Table of contents: title: "The substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen"; title: Introduction; title: Kinships and communities; title: Navigating the Mason-Dixon divide; title: "Representing the race"; title: Flying home; title: Conclusions.