Geometry: Ancient and Modern - Brossura

Silvester, John R.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0198508255 ISBN 13: 9780198508250

Casa editrice: Oxford University Press, 2001

Riassunto

This book is a guided tour of geometry, from Euclid through to algebraic geometry. It shows how mathematicians use a variety of techniques to tackle problems, and it links geometry to other branches of mathematics. It is a teaching text, with a large number of exercises woven into the exposition. Topics covered include: ruler and compass r s1tructions, transformations, triangle and circle theorems, classification of isometries and groups of isometries in dimensions 2 and 3, Platonic solids, conics, similarities, affine, projective and Mobius transformations, non-Euclidean geometry, projective geometry, the beginnings of algebraic geometry.

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Recensione

This book is densely packed with useful and interesting geometrical insights whilst the written style is engaging and often amusing ... John Silvester has written a work of quality and substance and I strongly recommended it for use by anyone seeking to extend their knowledge of geometry beyond the A level stage. As one who is intrigued by geometry, I shall certainly keep my copy permanently close to hand. (The Mathematical Gazette)

L'autore

John.R. Silvester is at King's College London.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0198508255
• ISBN 13: 9780198508250
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 332
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