This book on two-dimensional geometry uses a problem-solving approach to actively engage students in the learning process. The aim is to guide readers through the story of the subject, while giving them room to discover and partially construct the story themselves. The book bridges the study of plane geometry and the study of curves and surfaces ......
Geometry: The Line and the Circle is an undergraduate text with a strong narrative that is written at the appropriate level of rigor for an upper-level survey or axiomatic course in geometry. Starting with Euclid's Elements, the book connects topics in Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry in an intentional and meaningful way, with historical ......
This volume contains the proceedings of the 2016 AMS von Neumann Symposium on Topological Recursion and its Influence in Analysis, Geometry, and Topology, which was held from July 4-8, 2016, at the Hilton Charlotte University Place, Charlotte, North Carolina. The papers contained in the volume present a snapshot of rapid and rich developments in ......
The circle has fascinated mathematicians since ancient times. This entertaining book describes in layperson's terms the many intriguing properties of this fundamental shape. If math has intimidated you, this may be the ideal book to help you appreciate the discipline through one of its most important elements. The authors begin with a brief ......
The Pythagorean Theorem is one of the best-known equations in mathematics. Its origins reach back to the beginnings of civilization. What most non-mathematicians don't understand or appreciate is why this simply stated theorem has fascinated countless generations. This book explores the history and importance of this remarkable equation.
Imagine having all the Geometric formulas in one easy to use guide? Imagine no more. This 6-page laminated guide includes formulas dealing with lines, line segments, rays, angels, transversal line angles, polygons, circles, theorems and relationships and postulates.
Presenting an introduction to one of math's interesting phenomena, this work reviews p's history from pre-biblical times to the 21st century, the ways of estimating p over the centuries, examples of obsessing about p (including an attempt to legislate its exact value), and useful applications of p in everyday life, including statistics.
Convexity is a simple idea that manifests itself in a surprising variety of places. This fertile field has an immensely rich structure and numerous applications. Barvinok demonstrates that simplicity, intuitive appeal, and the universality of applications make teaching (and learning) convexity a gratifying experience. The book will benefit both ......
