Monthly Archives: October 2017

The Web and Books of the Future

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Eriko Hironaka

Given the way the internet has become firmly entrenched in our lives, how do you think books of the future will look and how will these “new books” be read and used?   Is the web making books obsolete, or will … Continue reading →

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Solutions to Exercises in Math Textbooks

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Eriko Hironaka

This is a question for mathematics instructors: How do you feel about having solutions available for the exercises in a math textbook? What if the solutions are available on the internet? Some colleges and universities have guidelines for how instructors … Continue reading →

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Libraries and the art of browsing

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Eriko Hironaka

Those of you over a certain age may remember when searching for math resources meant going to the library and perusing the subject catalog, spending time in shelving sections devoted to a topic, or leafing through heavy volumes of math … Continue reading →

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