Geometry Civilized
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2000
Oxford University Press (Verlag)
978-0-19-850690-4 (ISBN)
Oxford University Press (Verlag)
978-0-19-850690-4 (ISBN)
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The study of geometry has been an important element of education in Europe since the time of the Greeks. Drawing on many familiar examples, both ancient and modern, this book looks at the origins of classical geometry, and at its presence in various cultures throughout history. It also includes a range of unusual and engaging geometric problems.
"Geometry Civilized" is a unique combination of history and mathematics. It contains a full introduction to plane geometry and trigonometry within a fascinating historical framework that sets off the technical material. This approach to geometrical ideas gives the book its unique, readable style. The author has included a wide range of unusual and engaging geometric problems, many of which are taken from practical applications, drawn from sources ranging from ancient to modern. The study of geometry has been an important element of education in Europe since the time of the Greeks. This book helps us to understand why such emphasis has been placed on obtaining a good understanding of geometry. But the history presented here is not confined to the Western tradition. Examples drawn from other cultures, particularly Chinese and Indian, underscore the peculiarities of the geometry we have inherited from the Greeks, and thereby make Euclid's approach more accessible. Book reviews from the hardback: 'He has written a marvellous tale of how, throughout much of recorded history, geometrical thinking and civilisation have been closely intertwined...Definitely a book to dip into and reflect on a superior form of brainfood for the beach this summer perhaps?
Heilbron's enthusiasm is contagious.' - Ian Stewart, "New Scientist". 'The book is wonderfully illustrated. There are diagrams on almost every page, apt illustrations from older books, and well chosen photographs, together with eight colour plates. The appearance of the book is quite seductive, for which Oxford University Press should be congratulated.' - Jeremy Gray, "Nature". 'This is a handsome book, well researched and entertainingly written. It shows how powerfully a historically informed account can communicate. If you thought Euclidean geometry was something only your great-grandparents did - try it, you will be surprised.' - BJune Barrow-Green, "The Times Higher Education Supplement".
"Geometry Civilized" is a unique combination of history and mathematics. It contains a full introduction to plane geometry and trigonometry within a fascinating historical framework that sets off the technical material. This approach to geometrical ideas gives the book its unique, readable style. The author has included a wide range of unusual and engaging geometric problems, many of which are taken from practical applications, drawn from sources ranging from ancient to modern. The study of geometry has been an important element of education in Europe since the time of the Greeks. This book helps us to understand why such emphasis has been placed on obtaining a good understanding of geometry. But the history presented here is not confined to the Western tradition. Examples drawn from other cultures, particularly Chinese and Indian, underscore the peculiarities of the geometry we have inherited from the Greeks, and thereby make Euclid's approach more accessible. Book reviews from the hardback: 'He has written a marvellous tale of how, throughout much of recorded history, geometrical thinking and civilisation have been closely intertwined...Definitely a book to dip into and reflect on a superior form of brainfood for the beach this summer perhaps?
Heilbron's enthusiasm is contagious.' - Ian Stewart, "New Scientist". 'The book is wonderfully illustrated. There are diagrams on almost every page, apt illustrations from older books, and well chosen photographs, together with eight colour plates. The appearance of the book is quite seductive, for which Oxford University Press should be congratulated.' - Jeremy Gray, "Nature". 'This is a handsome book, well researched and entertainingly written. It shows how powerfully a historically informed account can communicate. If you thought Euclidean geometry was something only your great-grandparents did - try it, you will be surprised.' - BJune Barrow-Green, "The Times Higher Education Supplement".
Preface; 1. An old story; 1.1 Euclid and his modern rivals; 1.2 Geometry in and as culture; 1.3 No royal road; 2. From points to proof; 2.1 Necessary ingredients; 2.2 The size of the Earth; 2.3 The point of proof; 2.4 Exercises; 3. Tricks with triangles; 3.1 Bridge of asses; 3.2 Practice; 3.3 Similarity; 3.4 Deception; 3.5 Exercises; 4. Many cheerful facts about the square of the hypoteneuse; 4.1 The Theorem of Pythagoras; 4.2 The Chinese Pythagoras; 4.3 More trigonometry; 4.4 Exercises; Addendum: Programming in Windows; Bibliography; Appendix A: standard.h; Appendix B: restring.h; Appendix C: rational.h; Appendix D: random.h; Appendix E: vecmat.h; Appendix F: stdgraph.h; Appendix G: list.h; Appendix H: screen.h
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.5.2000 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | numerous halftones and line figures |
| Verlagsort | Oxford |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Geometrie / Topologie |
| ISBN-10 | 0-19-850690-2 / 0198506902 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-19-850690-4 / 9780198506904 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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