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Mathematical Power as Political Power – The Politics of Mathematics Education

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Critical Issues in Mathematics Education

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Keitel, C., Vithal, R. (2008). Mathematical Power as Political Power – The Politics of Mathematics Education. In: Clarkson, P., Presmeg, N. (eds) Critical Issues in Mathematics Education. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-09673-5_12

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