Elements of the Conic Sections: Translated From the Latin Original

Robert Simson

ISBN 10: 0282904646 / ISBN 13: 9780282904647

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Print on Demand. This book presents one of the earliest mathematical treatises on conic sections, a pioneering area of study that has influenced fields ranging from astronomy to engineering. The author breaks down complex geometric relationships into accessible and easy-to-understand terms. The book's systematic approach and clear demonstrations have made it a cornerstone text for learning about conic sections, including the parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola, since it was first published in Greek around 200 BC. Key concepts explored in this book, such as the use of geometric constructions and the importance of maintaining ratios, are concepts still used in contemporary mathematics and engineering applications. Through the author's logical and measured approach, readers will gain a foundational understanding of conic sections and their geometric properties. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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• Titolo: Elements of the Conic Sections: Translated From the Latin Original
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2017
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0282904646
• ISBN 13: 9780282904647
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Geometry

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Excerpt from Elements of the Conic Sections: Translated From the Latin Original, for the Use of Students of Mathematics

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.