Geometry at Work
Beginning with art and architecture and culminating with science and mathematics itself, this book discusses geometric ideas and their many applications throughout history. These range from ancient to modern, concrete to abstract, and familiar to cutting edge. Each chapter is written by a leading expert or pioneer in their own field, and the book should be a valuable resource for students and teachers of geometry alike.
- Highly readable
- The author well known for his work on symmetry
- Suitable for undergraduate courses
Product details
December 2000Paperback
9780883851647
236 pages
218 × 279 × 15 mm
0.578kg
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Table of Contents
- 1. Geometry at work in art and architecture K. Williams, P. Calter and J. Kappraff
- 2. Geometry at work in Vedic civilization D. W. Henderson and J. F. Price
- 3. Geometry at work in the classroom M. Ascher and M. V. Pokrovskaya
- 4. Geometry at work in engineering J. Casey, R. Shahidi, B. Servatius, G. Nagy and B. Mishra
- 5. Geometry at work in decision-making processes D. G. Saari, K. P. Bennett and E. J. Bredensteiner
- 6. Geometry at work in mathematics and science A. Boerkoel, C. Radin, L. H. Kauffman, T. Pisanski, M. Randic, T. Burger and P. Gritzmann.