The Trisectors - Brossura

Dudley, Underwood

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0883855143 ISBN 13: 9780883855140

Casa editrice: The Mathematical Association of America, 1996

Riassunto

Underwood Dudley is well known for his collection of books on mathematical cranks. Here he offers yet another - angle trisectors. It is impossible to trisect angles with straightedge and compass alone, but many people try and think they have succeeded. This book is about angle trisections and the people who attempt them. According to Dudley: 'Hardly any mathematical training is necessary to read this book. There is a little trigonometry here and there, but it may be safely skipped. There are hardly any equations. There are no exercises and there will be no final examination. The worst victim of mathematics anxiety can read this book with profit and dry palms. It is quite suitable to give as a present.'

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' ... it is a fascinating book, written in a most readable style seasoned with a sense of humor which caused me frequently to chuckle.' The Mathematical Gazette

Descrizione del libro:

Underwood Dudley is well known for his collection of books on mathematical cranks. Here he offers yet another - angle trisectors. It is impossible to trisect angles with straightedge and compass alone, but many people try and think they have succeeded. This book is about angle trisections and the people who attempt them.

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• Editore: The Mathematical Association of America
• Data di pubblicazione: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0883855143
• ISBN 13: 9780883855140
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 202