| Mathematical marriages: intercourse between mathematics and Semiotic choice. | |
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PMID: 19831223 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This paper examines the interaction between Semiotic choices and the presentation and solution of a family of contemporary mathematical problems centred around the so-called 'stable marriage problem'. I investigate how a socially restrictive choice of signs impacts mathematical production both in terms of problem formation and of solutions. I further note how the choice of gendered language ends up constructing a reality, which duplicates the very structural framework that it imported into mathematical analysis in the first place. I go on to point out some semiotic lines of flight from this interlocking grip of mathematics and gendered language. |
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Authors:
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Roy Wagner |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Social studies of science Volume: 39 ISSN: 0306-3127 ISO Abbreviation: Soc Stud Sci Publication Date: 2009 Apr |
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Created Date: 2009-10-16 Completed Date: 2009-11-17 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7506743 Medline TA: Soc Stud Sci Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 289-308 Citation Subset: QIS |
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The Cohn Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Ideas, Faculty of Humanities, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv. rwagner@mta.ac.il |
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Humans Marriage* Mathematics* Models, Theoretical Prejudice Symbolism* |
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