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Portraits of the Earth: A Mathematician Looks at Maps (Mathematical World)
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Description for Portraits of the Earth: A Mathematician Looks at Maps (Mathematical World)
Paperback. Explores the mathematical ideas involved in creating and analyzing maps. This book presents the famous problem of mapping the earth. Through the visual context of maps and mapmaking, it shows students how contemporary mathematics can help them to understand and explain the world. Series: Mathematical World. Num Pages: 136 pages, maps, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PB; PHVG; RB; RGV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 177 x 8. Weight in Grams: 278.
'Every map is a tool, a product of human effort and creativity, that represents some aspects of our world or universe...[This] course was powered by the belief that by exploring the mathematical ideas involved in creating and analyzing maps, students would see how mathematics could help them to understand and explain their world' - from the Preface. ""Portraits of the Earth"" exemplifies the AMS' mission to bring the power and vitality of mathematical thought to the nonexpert. It is designed to teach students to think logically and to analyze the technical information that they so readily encounter every day. Maps ... Read more
'Every map is a tool, a product of human effort and creativity, that represents some aspects of our world or universe...[This] course was powered by the belief that by exploring the mathematical ideas involved in creating and analyzing maps, students would see how mathematics could help them to understand and explain their world' - from the Preface. ""Portraits of the Earth"" exemplifies the AMS' mission to bring the power and vitality of mathematical thought to the nonexpert. It is designed to teach students to think logically and to analyze the technical information that they so readily encounter every day. Maps ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
American Mathematical Society
Condition
New
Series
Mathematical World
Place of Publication
Providence, United States
ISBN
9780821832554
SKU
V9780821832554
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