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African Fractals: Modern Computing and Indigenous Design (Paperback)

by Ron Eglash (Author)
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  • Paperback: 258 pages
  • Publisher: Rutgers University Press (30 Jun 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0813526140
  • ISBN-13: 978-0813526140
  • Product Dimensions: 24.9 x 17.3 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 581,458 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This is an introduction to fractal geometry, its expressions in African cultures, and an exploration of the implications of these findings for cultural theory, maths education and African development. It examines the political and social implications of the existence of African fractal geometry.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book helps to render obsolete long-held myths., 19 Jun 1999
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Ron Eglash's brilliant work on African fractals helps to shatter long-held myths and misconceptions about Africans, the most pervasive and pernicious of which is the notion of Africans as inactive agents in history. This work has motivated me to develop a course on chaos theory and African fractals to be taught at my academic institution, Bowie State University, using Eglash's book and other work.

Dr. Abdul Karim Bangura, Professor, Bowie State University, Maryland; and Director, The African Institution, Washington, DC

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5.0 out of 5 stars An ingenious first, recognition of 'African' Maths., 7 Jun 1999
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This is a brilliant book. As an Architect, I was truly enlightened by the idea of the 'other' culture(s), having a valid scientific basis in fact. I was always told in Architectural school that the 'Africans',(including those in the diaspora) were a peoples without and writing systems, technological background and no culture. I'm glad to see evidence that this is not the truth. I thank the author for his contribution.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An ingenious first, recognition of 'African' Maths., 7 Jun 1999
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This is a brilliant book. As an Architect, I was truly enlightened by the idea of the 'other' culture(s), having a valid scientific basis in fact. I was always told in Architectural school that the 'Africans',(including those in the diaspora) were a peoples without and writing systems, technological background and no culture. I'm glad to see evidence that this is not the truth. I thank the author for his contribution.
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