Collineations and Conic Sections: An Introduction to Projective Geometry in its History

Baltus, Christopher

ISBN 10: 3030462862 / ISBN 13: 9783030462864

Verlag: Springer, 2020

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Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Collineations and Conic Sections: An Introduction to Projective Geometry in its History
• Verlag: Springer
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 3030462862
• ISBN-13: 9783030462864
• Einband: Hardcover
• Zustand: good

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Inhaltsangabe

This volume combines an introduction to central collineations with an introduction to projective geometry, set in its historical context and aiming to provide the reader with a general history through the middle of the nineteenth century. Topics covered include but are not limited to:

• The Projective Plane and Central Collineations
• The Geometry of Euclid's Elements
• Conic Sections in Early Modern Europe
• Applications of Conics in History

With rare exception, the only prior knowledge required is a background in high school geometry. As a proof-based treatment, this monograph will be of interest to those who enjoy logical thinking, and could also be used in a geometry course that emphasizes projective geometry.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.