Christopher J. Phillips
2 books
About the Author
Christopher J. Phillips is a distinguished historian and author whose work illuminates the intricate intersections of mathematics, politics, and society in modern America. With a PhD in the history of science, Phillips has dedicated his career to exploring how intellectual pursuits shape public policy and cultural narratives. His seminal book, The New Math: A Political History, delves into the mid-20th-century transformation of mathematics education amid Cold War anxieties, revealing the ideological battles that redefined school curricula and national priorities. Drawing on extensive archival research and engaging storytelling, Phillips challenges readers to reconsider the seemingly neutral world of numbers as a battleground for power and progress. A professor at New York University, he continues to influence scholarship through his incisive analyses and commitment to accessible historical writing.
Common genres
Writing style
scholarly
engaging
analytical
