9781333217136 - New Elements of Geometry (Classic Reprint) de Smith, Seba (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book questions the tenets of modern geometry, particularly its foundational definitions of a line, a surface, and solids. The author presents a comprehensive analysis of these definitions and demonstrates how they are based on flawed ideas. Drawing on Aristotle and other historical references, the author offers an alternative perspective on geometry that challenges conventional wisdom. By highlighting the importance of dimension, magnitude, and the nature of extension, this book revolutionizes the understanding of geometry and its applications. The author's insights are significant as they open up new avenues for geometric exploration and its implications in other fields. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.