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Technologies & Threads Through the Fabric of Our Lives

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The Practicality of Mathematics in Historical Context

This chapter explores a 1976 study that contrasts traditional mathematics with practical applications found in abacus manuscripts. It highlights the historical significance of arithmetic education in early modern Italy, driven by the needs of the textile trade and the emergence of new mathematical teachers.

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