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Sweep away all cows, ghosts, dragons and devils

A report of the effects of the great cultural revolution on mathematics education in communist China

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  1. Teachers College, Columbia University, USA

    Bruce R. Vogeli

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This report is based upon the writings and research of the International Mathematics Education Study Group at Teachers College, Columbia University. Members contributing to Chinese studies include Laird Marshall, Mario Meza, William Montford, Frank Swetz, and the author.

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Vogeli, B.R. Sweep away all cows, ghosts, dragons and devils. Educ Stud Math 2, 496–500 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00417631

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