Radical Equations: Math Literacy and Civil Rights - Hardcover

Moses, Robert P.; Cobb, Charles E., Jr.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0807031267 ISBN 13: 9780807031261

Publisher: Beacon Pr, 2001

Synopsis

The author, a veteran of the civil rights movement, relates his life experiences with social activism and his career in mathematics and education, sharing his vision of universal math literacy among poor and minority children.

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Review

"Before anyone in Congress or the White House says another word about education reform, they owe themselves a few hours with Moses' new book. Moses cuts through cant and phony debates with the serene urgency of someone who risked his life in the civil-rights revolution." --E. J. Dionne, The Washington Post
"If Chapter One of Moses's Mississippi odyssey was about voting, Chapter 2 is about algebra. They merge in . . . Radical Equations. The themes-equality, empowerment, citizenship-ripple through like ribbons, tying the two experiences in the same long-term struggle." --Jodi Wilgoren, The New York Times
"Bob Moses, one of the most important voices in the civil rights movement, is now on the creative edge of leadership again. He shows us why math literacy for all children is a key next step in the ongoing fight for equal citizenship." --Marian Wright Edelman, president, Children's Defense Fund
"Moses' main argument should resonate with concerned parents and community leaders as well as educators. An important step forward in math pedagogy and a provocative field manual, this book is a radical equation indeed." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

-Before anyone in Congress or the White House says another word about education reform, they owe themselves a few hours with Moses' new book. Moses cuts through cant and phony debates with the serene urgency of someone who risked his life in the civil-rights revolution.- --E. J. Dionne, The Washington Post
-If Chapter One of Moses's Mississippi odyssey was about voting, Chapter 2 is about algebra. They merge in . . . Radical Equations. The themes-equality, empowerment, citizenship-ripple through like ribbons, tying the two experiences in the same long-term struggle.- --Jodi Wilgoren, The New York Times
-Bob Moses, one of the most important voices in the civil rights movement, is now on the creative edge of leadership again. He shows us why math literacy for all children is a key next step in the ongoing fight for equal citizenship.- --Marian Wright Edelman, president, Children's Defense Fund
-Moses' main argument should resonate with concerned parents and community leaders as well as educators. An important step forward in math pedagogy and a provocative field manual, this book is a radical equation indeed.- --Publishers Weekly, starred review

About the Author

Robert P. Moses is the winner of many awards including a MacArthur fellowship and a Heinz Award in the Human Condition. Coauthor Charles E. Cobb, Jr., for thirty years a journalist for major magazines, is currently senior writer at allAfrica.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Beacon Pr
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0807031267
• ISBN 13: 9780807031261
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 233