# Geometry and the Imagination (AMS/Chelsea Publication)

## D. Hilbert; S. Cohn-Vossen

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oThis book is a masterpiece u a delightful classic that should never go out of print.o -- MAA

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This remarkable book has endured as a true masterpiece of mathematical expostion. There are few mathematics books that are still so widely read and continue to have so much to offer-even after more than half a century has passed! The book is overflowing with mathematical ideas, which are always explained clearly and elegantly, and above all, with penetrating insight. It is a joy to read, both for beginners and experienced mathematicians. "Hilbert and Cohn-Vossen" is full of interesting facts, many of which you wish you had known before. It's also likely that you have heard those facts before, but surely wondered where they could be found. The book begins with examples of the simplest curves and surfaces, including thread constructions of certain quadrics and other surfaces. The chapter on regular systems of points leads to the crystallographic groups and the regular polyhedra in $\Bbb{R}3$ In this chapter, they also discuss plane lattices. By considering unit lattices, and throwing in a small amount of number theory when necessary, they effortlessly derive Leibniz's series: $\pi/4 = 1 - 1/3 + 1/5 - 1/7 + - \ldots$. In the section on lattices in three and more dimensions, the authors consider sphere-packing problems, including the famous Kepler problem. One of the most remarkable chapters is "Projective Configurations". In a short introductory section, Hilbert and Cohn-Vossen give perhaps the most concise and lucid description of why a general geometer would care about projective geometry and why such an ostensibly plain setup is truly rich in structure and ideas. Here, we see regular polyhedra again, from a different perspective. One of the high points of the chapter is the discussion of Schlafli's Double-Six, which leads to the description of the 27 lines on the general smooth cubic surface. As is true throughout the book, the magnificent drawings in this chapter immeasurably help the reader. A particularly intriguing section in the chapter on differential geometry is Eleven Properties of the Sphere. Which eleven properties of such a ubiquitous mathematical object caught their discerning eye and why? Many mathematicians are familiar with the plaster models of surfaces found in many mathematics departments. The book includes pictures of some of the models that are found in the Göttingen collection. Furthermore, the mysterious lines that mark these surfaces are finally explained! The chapter on kinematics includes a nice discussion of linkages and the geometry of configurations of points and rods that are connected and, perhaps, constrained in some way. This topic in geometry has become increasingly important in recent times, especially in applications to robotics. This is another example of a simple situation that leads to a rich geometry. It would be hard to overestimate the continuing influence Hilbert-Cohn-Vossen's book has had on mathematicians of this century. It surely belongs in the "pantheon" of great mathematics books.

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## 1.Geometry and the Imagination (AMS Chelsea Publishing)

Editorial: American Mathematical Society (1999)
ISBN 10: 0821819984 ISBN 13: 9780821819982
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Descripción American Mathematical Society, 1999. Hardcover. Estado de conservación: New. Brand new. Clean, unmarked pages. Fine binding and cover. Hardcover. Ships daily. Nº de ref. de la librería 1511020004

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## 2.Geometry and the Imagination (Hardback)

Editorial: American Mathematical Society, United States (1999)
ISBN 10: 0821819984 ISBN 13: 9780821819982
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Descripción American Mathematical Society, United States, 1999. Hardback. Estado de conservación: New. 2nd. 234 x 157 mm. Language: English . Brand New Book. This remarkable book has endured as a true masterpiece of mathematical exposition. There are few mathematics books that are still so widely read and continue to have so much to offer - even after more than half a century has passed! The book is overflowing with mathematical ideas, which are always explained clearly and elegantly, and above all, with penetrating insight. It is a joy to read, both for beginners and experienced mathematicians. Hilbert and Cohn-Vossen is full of interesting facts, many of which you wish you had known before. It s also likely that you have heard those facts before, but surely wondered where they could be found. The book begins with examples of the simplest curves and surfaces, including thread constructions of certain quadrics and other surfaces.The chapter on regular systems of points leads to the crystallographic groups and the regular polyhedra in $mathbb{R}^3$. In this chapter, they also discuss plane lattices. By considering unit lattices, and throwing in a small amount of number theory when necessary, they effortlessly derive Leibniz s series: $pi/4 = 1 - 1/3 1/5 - 1/7 - ldots$.In the section on lattices in three and more dimensions, the authors consider sphere-packing problems, including the famous Kepler problem.One of the most remarkable chapters is Projective Configurations . In a short introductory section, Hilbert and Cohn-Vossen give perhaps the most concise and lucid description of why a general geometer would care about projective geometry and why such an ostensibly plain setup is truly rich in structure and ideas. Here, we see regular polyhedra again, from a different perspective. One of the high points of the chapter is the discussion of Schlafli s Double-Six, which leads to the description of the 27 lines on the general smooth cubic surface. As is true throughout the book, the magnificent drawings in this chapter immeasurably help the reader.A particularly intriguing section in the chapter on differential geometry is Eleven Properties of the Sphere. Which eleven properties of such a ubiquitous mathematical object caught their discerning eye and why? Many mathematicians are familiar with the plaster models of surfaces found in many mathematics departments.The book includes pictures of some of the models that are found in the Gottingen collection. Furthermore, the mysterious lines that mark these surfaces are finally explained!The chapter on kinematics includes a nice discussion of linkages and the geometry of configurations of points and rods that are connected and, perhaps, constrained in some way. This topic in geometry has become increasingly important in recent times, especially in applications to robotics. This is another example of a simple situation that leads to a rich geometry. It would be hard to overestimate the continuing influence Hilbert-Cohn-Vossen s book has had on mathematicians of this century. It surely belongs in the pantheon of great mathematics books. Nº de ref. de la librería AAZ9780821819982

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## 3.Geometry and the Imagination (Hardback)

Editorial: American Mathematical Society, United States (1999)
ISBN 10: 0821819984 ISBN 13: 9780821819982
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Descripción American Mathematical Society, United States, 1999. Hardback. Estado de conservación: New. 2nd. 234 x 157 mm. Language: English . Brand New Book. This remarkable book has endured as a true masterpiece of mathematical exposition. There are few mathematics books that are still so widely read and continue to have so much to offer - even after more than half a century has passed! The book is overflowing with mathematical ideas, which are always explained clearly and elegantly, and above all, with penetrating insight. It is a joy to read, both for beginners and experienced mathematicians. Hilbert and Cohn-Vossen is full of interesting facts, many of which you wish you had known before. It s also likely that you have heard those facts before, but surely wondered where they could be found. The book begins with examples of the simplest curves and surfaces, including thread constructions of certain quadrics and other surfaces.The chapter on regular systems of points leads to the crystallographic groups and the regular polyhedra in $mathbb{R}^3$. In this chapter, they also discuss plane lattices. By considering unit lattices, and throwing in a small amount of number theory when necessary, they effortlessly derive Leibniz s series: $pi/4 = 1 - 1/3 1/5 - 1/7 - ldots$.In the section on lattices in three and more dimensions, the authors consider sphere-packing problems, including the famous Kepler problem.One of the most remarkable chapters is Projective Configurations . In a short introductory section, Hilbert and Cohn-Vossen give perhaps the most concise and lucid description of why a general geometer would care about projective geometry and why such an ostensibly plain setup is truly rich in structure and ideas. Here, we see regular polyhedra again, from a different perspective. One of the high points of the chapter is the discussion of Schlafli s Double-Six, which leads to the description of the 27 lines on the general smooth cubic surface. As is true throughout the book, the magnificent drawings in this chapter immeasurably help the reader.A particularly intriguing section in the chapter on differential geometry is Eleven Properties of the Sphere. Which eleven properties of such a ubiquitous mathematical object caught their discerning eye and why? Many mathematicians are familiar with the plaster models of surfaces found in many mathematics departments.The book includes pictures of some of the models that are found in the Gottingen collection. Furthermore, the mysterious lines that mark these surfaces are finally explained!The chapter on kinematics includes a nice discussion of linkages and the geometry of configurations of points and rods that are connected and, perhaps, constrained in some way. This topic in geometry has become increasingly important in recent times, especially in applications to robotics. This is another example of a simple situation that leads to a rich geometry. It would be hard to overestimate the continuing influence Hilbert-Cohn-Vossen s book has had on mathematicians of this century. It surely belongs in the pantheon of great mathematics books. Nº de ref. de la librería AAZ9780821819982

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## 4.Geometry and the Imagination

Editorial: American Mathematical Society 1999-09-15, Providence (1999)
ISBN 10: 0821819984 ISBN 13: 9780821819982
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Descripción American Mathematical Society 1999-09-15, Providence, 1999. hardback. Estado de conservación: New. Nº de ref. de la librería 9780821819982

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## 5.Geometry and the Imagination (AMS Chelsea Publishing)

Editorial: American Mathematical Society (1999)
ISBN 10: 0821819984 ISBN 13: 9780821819982
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Descripción American Mathematical Society, 1999. Hardcover. Estado de conservación: New. book. Nº de ref. de la librería 0821819984

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## 6.Geometry and the Imagination (CHEL/87.H) (AMS Chelsea Publishing)

Editorial: American Mathematical Society (1999)
ISBN 10: 0821819984 ISBN 13: 9780821819982
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Descripción American Mathematical Society, 1999. Hardcover. Estado de conservación: New. Nº de ref. de la librería DADAX0821819984

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## 7.Geometry and the Imagination (2nd)

Editorial: American Mathematical Society
ISBN 10: 0821819984 ISBN 13: 9780821819982
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Descripción American Mathematical Society. Hardback. Estado de conservación: new. BRAND NEW, Geometry and the Imagination (2nd), David Hilbert, S.Cohen- Vossen, S. Cohn-Vossen, This remarkable book has endured as a true masterpiece of mathematical exposition. There are few mathematics books that are still so widely read and continue to have so much to offer - even after more than half a century has passed! The book is overflowing with mathematical ideas, which are always explained clearly and elegantly, and above all, with penetrating insight. It is a joy to read, both for beginners and experienced mathematicians. 'Hilbert and Cohn-Vossen' is full of interesting facts, many of which you wish you had known before. It's also likely that you have heard those facts before, but surely wondered where they could be found. The book begins with examples of the simplest curves and surfaces, including thread constructions of certain quadrics and other surfaces.The chapter on regular systems of points leads to the crystallographic groups and the regular polyhedra in $\mathbb{R}^3$. In this chapter, they also discuss plane lattices. By considering unit lattices, and throwing in a small amount of number theory when necessary, they effortlessly derive Leibniz's series: $\pi/4 = 1 - 1/3 1/5 - 1/7 - \ldots$. In the section on lattices in three and more dimensions, the authors consider sphere-packing problems, including the famous Kepler problem.One of the most remarkable chapters is 'Projective Configurations'. In a short introductory section, Hilbert and Cohn-Vossen give perhaps the most concise and lucid description of why a general geometer would care about projective geometry and why such an ostensibly plain setup is truly rich in structure and ideas. Here, we see regular polyhedra again, from a different perspective. One of the high points of the chapter is the discussion of Schlafli's Double-Six, which leads to the description of the 27 lines on the general smooth cubic surface. As is true throughout the book, the magnificent drawings in this chapter immeasurably help the reader.A particularly intriguing section in the chapter on differential geometry is Eleven Properties of the Sphere. Which eleven properties of such a ubiquitous mathematical object caught their discerning eye and why? Many mathematicians are familiar with the plaster models of surfaces found in many mathematics departments. The book includes pictures of some of the models that are found in the Gottingen collection. Furthermore, the mysterious lines that mark these surfaces are finally explained!The chapter on kinematics includes a nice discussion of linkages and the geometry of configurations of points and rods that are connected and, perhaps, constrained in some way. This topic in geometry has become increasingly important in recent times, especially in applications to robotics. This is another example of a simple situation that leads to a rich geometry. It would be hard to overestimate the continuing influence Hilbert-Cohn-Vossen's book has had on mathematicians of this century. It surely belongs in the 'pantheon' of great mathematics books. Nº de ref. de la librería B9780821819982

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## 8.Geometry and the Imagination (CHEL/87.H) (AMS Chelsea Publishing)

Editorial: American Mathematical Society, U.S.A. (1999)
ISBN 10: 0821819984 ISBN 13: 9780821819982
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Descripción American Mathematical Society, U.S.A., 1999. Hardcover. Estado de conservación: Brand New. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. US edition Brand New LEATHER COVER expedite delivery. Nº de ref. de la librería 001663

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## 9.Geometry and the Imagination (AMS Chelsea Publishing) (Hardcover)

ISBN 10: 0821819984 ISBN 13: 9780821819982
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Descripción Estado de conservación: New. Bookseller Inventory # ST0821819984. Nº de ref. de la librería ST0821819984

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## 10.Geometry and the Imagination

Editorial: American Mathematical Society (1999)
ISBN 10: 0821819984 ISBN 13: 9780821819982