Invitation to Geometry (Dover Books on Mathematics) - Softcover

Melzak, Z. A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486466264 ISBN 13: 9780486466262

Verlag: DOVER PUBN INC, 2008

Inhaltsangabe

Intended for students of many different backgrounds with only a modest knowledge of mathematics, this text features self-contained chapters that can be adapted to several types of geometry courses. Only a slight acquaintance with mathematics beyond the high-school level is necessary, including some familiarity with calculus and linear algebra.
This text's introductions to several branches of geometry feature topics and treatments based on memorability and relevance. The author emphasizes connections with calculus and simple mechanics, focusing on developing students' grasp of spatial relationships. Subjects include classical Euclidean material, polygonal and circle isoperimetry, conics and Pascal's theorem, geometrical optimization, geometry and trigonometry on a sphere, graphs, convexity, and elements of differential geometry of curves. Additional material may be conveniently introduced in several places, and each chapter concludes with exercises of varying degrees of difficulty.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: DOVER PUBN INC
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0486466264
• ISBN 13: 9780486466262
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 225
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Soc. Agr. La Raia Ss; http://www.la-raia.it; ; Strada Monterotondo, 79; Novi Ligure; 15067; Italien