@article{724463,
      author = {Clements, M. A. and Ellerton, Nerida F. and Wilson,  Douglas L.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/724463},
      title = {Thomas Jefferson and his decimals 1775-1810 neglected  years in the history of U.S. school mathematics /  [electronic resource] :},
      abstract = {Synthesizing four centuries of historical data, this study  analyzes the long-term consequences of America's unique  refusal to adopt the metric system, with generations of  schoolchildren toiling over the complexities of 'Imperial'  weights and measures.},
      recid = {724463},
      pages = {1 online resource (xx, 204 pages) :},
}