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Revolutions of Geometry

Guides readers through the development of geometry and basic proof writing using a historical approach to the topic. In an effort to fully appreciate the logic and structure of geometric proofs, Revolutions of Geometry places proofs into the context of geometry's history, helping readers to und...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: O'Leary, Michael
Lenguaje:eng
Publicado: John Wiley & Sons Inc. 2010
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Acceso en línea:http://cds.cern.ch/record/1319983
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Sumario:Guides readers through the development of geometry and basic proof writing using a historical approach to the topic. In an effort to fully appreciate the logic and structure of geometric proofs, Revolutions of Geometry places proofs into the context of geometry's history, helping readers to understand that proof writing is crucial to the job of a mathematician. Written for students and educators of mathematics alike, the book guides readers through the rich history and influential works, from ancient times to the present, behind the development of geometry. As a result, readers are successfull