Gems of geometry

Author(s)

• Barnes, J. G. P.

Bibliographic Information

Gems of geometry

John Barnes

Springer, c2009

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Based on a series of lectures for adult students, this is a lively and entertaining text that explains many of the key concepts in geometry. It includes numerous illustrations and features appendices on related topics.

Table of Contents

1 The Golden Number.- 2 Shapes and Solids.- 3 The Forth Dimension.- 4 Projective Geometry.- 5 Topology.- 6 Bubbles.- 7 Harmony of the Spheres.- 8 Chaos and Fractals.- 9 Relativity.- 10 Finale.- A More on Four.- B Crystals.- C Stability.- D Stereo Images.- E Schlegel Images.- F Stability.- G Fanoland.- Bibliography.- Index.

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BB02555481
• ISBN:
  • 9783642050916
• LCCN: 2009942783
• Country Code: gw
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Berlin
• Pages/Volumes: xiii, 311 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • DC22 : 516
  • NDLC : MA91
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Geometry -- Popular works