The evidence from language in the preceding chapters is used to question common assumptions about mathematics. The links between mathematics and English language are explored through examples of the use of the words ‘open’ and ‘normal’. The chapter concludes with a summary of the evidence presented so far.
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(2008). The Evidence from Language. In: The Language of Mathematics. Mathematics Education Library, vol 44. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-72859-9_4
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