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Geometryby John Tabak
Infobase Publishing 2004; US$ 40.00Covering the many aspects of geometry, this volume of the History of Mathematics series presents a compelling look at mathematical theories alongside historical occurrences. The engaging and informative text, complemented by photographs and illustrations, introduces students to the fascinating story of how geometry has developed. Biographical information on key figures, a look at different applications of geometry over time, and the groundbreaking discoveries related to geometry are comprehensively covered. more...
The Britannica Guide to Geometryby Britannica Educational Publishing; William L. Hosch
Britannica Educational Publishing 2010; US$ 45.00The universal language of numbers has allowed individuals to transcend cultural differences and make collaborative efforts to comprehend the world mathematically. Though many of these mathematicians may never have met the predecessors who made their own work possible, their collective works form the foundations of mathematics as it is known today. The books in this series introduce students not only to the theories and formulas that form the basis of each field of mathematics, but to the individuals who dedicated their lives to pushing numerical boundaries. Detailed diagrams provide visual summaries of complex concepts and make these books an asset to both lovers of math and those who may find math challenging. more...
5000 Jahre Geometrieby Christoph J. Scriba; Peter Schreiber
Springer 2010; US$ 59.95Lange bevor die Schrift entwickelt wurde, hat der Mensch geometrische Strukturen verwendet. Beim Weben und Flechten entstanden einfache 2-dimensionale Muster, Bauen war ohne 3-dimensionale Körper nicht denkbar. Der Band gibt einen faszinierenden Überblick über die geometrischen Vorstellungen der Menschen von der Urgesellschaft bis zu den komplexen mathematischen wie auch künstlerischen Ideen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Für die 3. Auflage wurden neueste Forschungsergebnisse über Woodhenge und andere frühe mathematische Darstellungen aufgenommen. more...
Revolutions of Geometryby Michael O'Leary
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2010; US$ 121.00Guides readers through the development of geometry and basic proof writing using a historical approach to the topic In an effort to fully appreciate the logic and structure of geometric proofs, Revolutions of Geometry places proofs into the context of geometry's history, helping readers to understand that proof writing is crucial to the job of a mathematician. Written for students and educators of mathematics alike, the book guides readers through the rich history and influential works, from ancient times to the present, behind the development of geometry. As a result, readers are successfully equipped with the necessary logic to develop a full understanding of geometric theorems. Following a presentation of the geometry of ancient Egypt,... more...
Geometryby John Tabak
Infobase Publishing 2011; US$ 45.00Geometry, Revised Edition describes geometry in antiquity. Beginning with a brief description of some of the geometry that preceded the geometry of the Greeks, it takes up the story of geometry during the European Renaissance as well as the significant mathematical progress in other areas of the world. It also discusses the analytic geometry of Ren Descartes and Pierre Fermat, the alternative coordinate systems invented by Isaac Newton, and the solid geometry of Leonhard Euler. Also included is an overview of the geometry of one of the most successful mathematicians of the 19th century, Bernhard Riemann, who created both higher dimensional geometry and geometry that is intrinsic to surfaces. The theory of relativity is also examined in great... more...
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