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Exploring Classical Greek Construction Problems with Interactive Geometry Software
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Description for Exploring Classical Greek Construction Problems with Interactive Geometry Software
Paperback. Series: Compact Textbooks in Mathematics. Num Pages: 185 pages, 150 black & white illustrations, 10 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; PBB; PBM; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 314.
In this book the classical Greek construction problems are explored in a didactical, enquiry based fashion using Interactive Geometry Software (IGS). The book traces the history of these problems, stating them in modern terminology. By focusing on constructions and the use of IGS the reader is confronted with the same problems that ancient mathematicians once faced. The reader can step into the footsteps of Euclid, Viete and Cusanus amongst others and then by experimenting and discovering geometric relationships far exceed their accomplishments. Exploring these problems with the neusis-method lets him discover a class of interesting curves. By experimenting he ... Read more
In this book the classical Greek construction problems are explored in a didactical, enquiry based fashion using Interactive Geometry Software (IGS). The book traces the history of these problems, stating them in modern terminology. By focusing on constructions and the use of IGS the reader is confronted with the same problems that ancient mathematicians once faced. The reader can step into the footsteps of Euclid, Viete and Cusanus amongst others and then by experimenting and discovering geometric relationships far exceed their accomplishments. Exploring these problems with the neusis-method lets him discover a class of interesting curves. By experimenting he ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Birkhäuser
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
Compact Textbooks in Mathematics
Condition
New
Weight
314g
Number of Pages
185
Place of Publication
Basel, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319428628
SKU
V9783319428628
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
Reviews for Exploring Classical Greek Construction Problems with Interactive Geometry Software
This book provides historical sketches to accompany the problems. This places the activity in context, and will motivate some students to look more closely at the culture and history of mathematics. I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to review this book, and recommend it to anyone interested in this area of mathematics. ... The book is clearly written while remaining brief ... Read more