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We Are All Part of One Another: A Barbara Deming Reader

This reader compiles a selection of works by Barbara Deming, a prominent feminist and social critic, addressing issues of inequality, gender, and the interconnectedness of human experience. more

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Barbara Deming
Barbara Deming

Barbara Deming was an active figure in the 20th century, known for her work in various fields including women's rights, peace movements, and socialism. Her life and contributions are not extensively documented in historical records. Limited information is available about her. more

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“For all the time schools devote to the teaching of mathematics, very little (if any) is spent trying to convey just what the subject is about. Instead, the focus is on learning and applying various procedures to solve math problems. That's a bit like explaining soccer by saying it is executing a series of maneuvers to get the ball into the goal. Both accurately describe various key features, but they miss the what and the why of the big picture.”