Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometries: Development and History

Greenberg, Marvin Jay

ISBN 10: 0716724464 / ISBN 13: 9780716724469

Verlag: W. H. Freeman, 1993

Itâ s been through some chapters of life! Expect visible wearâ creases, notes, highlights, maybe even a splash of water here and there. Perfect for readers who love a book with history. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers PKV.0716724464.A

Inhaltsangabe:

This book presents the discovery of non-Euclidean geometry and the subsequent reformulation of the foundations of Euclidean geometry. The book provides a selection of topics suitable for the undergraduate student. A feature of this text is that some new results are developed in the exercises and then built upon in subsequent chapters. Many new exercises have been included in this edition. The book incorporates a discussion of the historical development of ideas, and the philisophical implications on the subject.

Reseña del editor: This book presents the discovery of non-Euclidean geometry and the subsequent reformulation of the foundations of Euclidean geometry. The book provides a selection of topics suitable for the undergraduate student. A feature of this text is that some new results are developed in the exercises and then built upon in subsequent chapters. Many new exercises have been included in this edition. The book incorporates a discussion of the historical development of ideas, and the philisophical implications on the subject.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometries: ...
Verlag: W. H. Freeman
Erscheinungsdatum: 1993
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: acceptable
Auflage: 3. Auflage