The Social Life of Numbers

The Social Life of Numbers A Quechua Ontology of Numbers and Philosophy of Arithmetic

1st University of Texas Press Edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

Argues that the origin and meaning of numbers were and are conceived of by Quechua-speaking peoples in ways similar to their ideas about, and formulations of, gender, age, and social relations. This book demonstrates that their practice of arithmetic is based on a well-articulated body of philosophical principles and values.

Book information

ISBN: 9780292785342
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Imprint: University of Texas Press
Pub date:
Edition: 1st University of Texas Press Edition
DEWEY: 510.98
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 267
Weight: 444g
Height: 229mm
Width: 154mm
Spine width: 17mm