A fascinating tour through parts of geometry students are unlikely to see in the rest of their studies while, at the same time, anchoring their excursions to the well known parallel postulate of Euclid. The author shows how alternatives to Euclids fifth postulate lead to interesting and different patterns and symmetries, and, in the process of examining geometric objects, the author incorporates the algebra of complex and hypercomplex numbers, some graph theory, and some topology. Interesting problems are scattered throughout the text. Nevertheless, the book merely assumes a course in Euclidean geometry at high school level. While many concepts introduced are advanced, the mathematical techniques are not. Singers lively exposition and off-beat approach will greatly appeal both to students and mathematicians, and the contents of the book can be covered in a one-semester course, perhaps as a sequel to a Euclidean geometry course.
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A fascinating tour through parts of geometry students are unlikely to see in the rest of their studies while, at the same time, anchoring their excursions to the well known parallel postulate of Euclid. The author shows how alternatives to Euclids fifth postulate lead to interesting and different patterns and symmetries, and, in the process of examining geometric objects, the author incorporates the algebra of complex and hypercomplex numbers, some graph theory, and some topology. Interesting problems are scattered throughout the text. Nevertheless, the book merely assumes a course in Euclidean geometry at high school level. While many concepts introduced are advanced, the mathematical techniques are not. Singers lively exposition and off-beat approach will greatly appeal both to students and mathematicians, and the contents of the book can be covered in a one-semester course, perhaps as a sequel to a Euclidean geometry course.
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Librería: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, Estados Unidos de America
hardcover. Condición: very good +. no jacket. 6 1/4 x 9 3/8" 159 pages. part of the Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics series. ex college library blank label on spine, stamped on page edges and inside front cover. pocket and sticker on inside rear cover. Nº de ref. del artículo: 133312
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0387983066I4N10
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Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: 18389243-6
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Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: GRP105269953
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Librería: Literary Cat Books, Machynlleth, Powys, WALES, Reino Unido
Original decorated boards. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Impression. With diagrams & illustrations. Light shelfwear.; Octavo; x, 159 pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: LCH47208
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Librería: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Alemania
Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Plane and Fancy offers students a fascinating tour through parts of geometry they are unlikely to see in the rest of their studies while, at the same time, anchoring their excursions to the well known parallel postulate of Euclid. The author shows how alternatives to Euclid's fifth postulate lead to interesting and different patterns and symmetries. In the process of examining geometric objects, the author incorporates the algebra of complex (and hypercomplex) numbers, some graph theory, and some topology. Nevertheless, the book has only mild prerequisites. Readers are assumed to have had a course in Euclidean geometry (including some analytic geometry and some algebra) at the high school level. While many concepts introduced are advanced, the mathematical techniques are not. Singer's lively exposition and off-beat approach will greatly appeal both to students and mathematicians. Interesting problems are nicely scattered throughout the text. The contents of the book can be covered in a one-semester course, perhaps as a sequel to a Euclidean geometry course. 176 pp. Englisch. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780387983066
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Librería: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, Reino Unido
Condición: New. In English. Nº de ref. del artículo: ria9780387983066_new
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Librería: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, Estados Unidos de America
hardcover. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Nº de ref. del artículo: Q-0387983066
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Librería: Books Puddle, Woodside, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. pp. 176. Nº de ref. del artículo: 26289908
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Librería: ACADEMIA Antiquariat an der Universität, Freiburg, Alemania
16 x 24 cm Originalkartoniert. Condición: Sehr gut. 1st Edition. X, 159 Seiten / Pages gelber hartkartonierter Einband der Serie "Graduate Texts in Mathematics"; Name u. Datum im Vorsatz (mit Bleistift); sehr gutes Exemplar -in very good condition with many illustrations Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1. Nº de ref. del artículo: 104377
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