This volume offers international perspectives on sociocultural research in mathematics education. The essays are divided into sections covering: Psychological, Sociological and Political Perspectives; Global, Regional and Local Contexts; and Teachers, Students and Classrooms.

This volume--the first to bring together research on sociocultural aspects of mathematics education--presents contemporary and international perspectives on social justice and equity issues that impact mathematics education. In particular, it highlights the importance of three interacting and powerful factors--gender, social, and cultural dimensions. Sociocultural Research on Mathematics Education: An International Perspective is distinguished in several ways:
* It is research based. Chapters report on significant research projects; present a comprehensive and critical summary of...