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Geometric Constructions
George E. Martin
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Description for Geometric Constructions
Hardback. Written in an informal style that intersperses history and philosophy with mathematics, this class-tested, self-contained book demonstrates how some simple construction tools can be associated with various fields of real numbers through coordinate geometry. Series: Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBF; PBM; PBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 493.
Geometric constructions have been a popular part of mathematics throughout history. The ancient Greeks made the subject an art, which was enriched by the medieval Arabs but which required the algebra of the Renaissance for a thorough understanding. Through coordinate geometry, various geometric construction tools can be associated with various fields of real numbers. This book is about these associations. As specified by Plato, the game is played with a ruler and compass. The first chapter is informal and starts from scratch, introducing all the geometric constructions from high school that have been forgotten or were never seen. The second ... Read more
Geometric constructions have been a popular part of mathematics throughout history. The ancient Greeks made the subject an art, which was enriched by the medieval Arabs but which required the algebra of the Renaissance for a thorough understanding. Through coordinate geometry, various geometric construction tools can be associated with various fields of real numbers. This book is about these associations. As specified by Plato, the game is played with a ruler and compass. The first chapter is informal and starts from scratch, introducing all the geometric constructions from high school that have been forgotten or were never seen. The second ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
217
Condition
New
Series
Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics
Number of Pages
206
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387982762
SKU
V9780387982762
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Ref
99-15
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