Mathematics, Geometry

Geometry from Euclid to Knots

Name: Geometry from Euclid to Knots
Author: Saul Stahl
ISBN: 9780486474595

by Saul Stahl

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Overview

Tracing the formal development of Euclidean geometry, this text closely follows Euclid's classic, Elements. In addition to providing a historical perspective on plane geometry, it covers related topics, including non-neutral Euclidean geometry, circles and regular polygons, projective geometry, symmetries, inversions, knots and links, and informal topology. Includes 1,000 practice problems. Solutions available. 2003 edition.

Synopsis

This text provides a historical perspective on plane geometry and covers non-neutral Euclidean geometry, circles and regular polygons, projective geometry, symmetries, inversions, informal topology, and more. Includes 1,000 practice problems. Solutions available. 2003 edition.