Taking off

Synopsis: Examines aspects of differing cultural and physical experiences to show how modern societies and environments are shaped by mathematics. Looks at the minting of coins in South Wales and patterns in the mud pools in New Zealand, where inhabitants draw maps showing their country at the top of the world. Shows Maori cooking and navigation methods.
Series: Open Mathematics, Course Mu120
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production: 1995
Availability: Out of distribution; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Mathematics
Keywords: coins; Maori; New Zealand

Producer

Cast

Carmen Jackson Pryce
Simon Bullock

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