Conics - Rilegato

Kendig, Keith

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0883853353 ISBN 13: 9780883853351

Casa editrice: The Mathematical Association of America, 2005

Riassunto

This book engages the reader in a journey of discovery through a spirited discussion among three characters: Philosopher, Teacher and Student. Throughout the book, Philosopher pursues his dream of a unified theory of conics, where exceptions are banished. With a helpful teacher and example-hungry student, the trio soon finds that conics reveal much of their beauty when viewed over the complex numbers. It is profusely illustrated with pictures, worked-out examples, and a CD containing 36 applets. Conics is written in an easy, conversational style, and many historical tidbits and other points of interest are scattered throughout the text. Many students can self-study the book without outside help. This book is ideal for anyone having a little exposure to linear algebra and complex numbers.

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Recensione:

'This highly commendable work brings fresh perspective and astonishing new insight to its venerable subject. In Professor Kendig's skillful hands, the reader is brought to view the conic sections within the broader framework of algebraic curves in complex projective space. The resulting interplay is both instructive and pleasurable.' Basil Gordon, UCLA

Descrizione del libro:

Conics is written in an easy, conversational style, and many historical tidbits and other points of interest are scattered throughout the text. Many students can self-study the book without outside help. This book is ideal for anyone having a little exposure to linear algebra and complex numbers.

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• Editore: The Mathematical Association of America
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0883853353
• ISBN 13: 9780883853351
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 420