
Methods of Geometry
Jt Smith(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 2. March 2011
Software
Other digital
486 pages
978-1-118-03278-7 (ISBN)
Description
A practical, accessible introduction to advanced geometry Exceptionally well-written and filled with historical and bibliographic notes, Methods of Geometry presents a practical and proof-oriented approach. The author develops a wide range of subject areas at an intermediate level and explains how theories that underlie many fields of advanced mathematics ultimately lead to applications in science and engineering. Foundations, basic Euclidean geometry, and transformations are discussed in detail and applied to study advanced plane geometry, polyhedra, isometries, similarities, and symmetry.
An excellent introduction to advanced concepts as well as a reference to techniques for use in independent study and research, Methods of Geometry also features: Ample exercises designed to promote effective problem-solving strategies Insight into novel uses of Euclidean geometry More than 300 figures accompanying definitions and proofs A comprehensive and annotated bibliography Appendices reviewing vector and matrix algebra, least upper bound principle, and equivalence relations An Instructor's Manual presenting detailed solutions to all the problems in the book is available upon request from the Wiley editorial department.
An excellent introduction to advanced concepts as well as a reference to techniques for use in independent study and research, Methods of Geometry also features: Ample exercises designed to promote effective problem-solving strategies Insight into novel uses of Euclidean geometry More than 300 figures accompanying definitions and proofs A comprehensive and annotated bibliography Appendices reviewing vector and matrix algebra, least upper bound principle, and equivalence relations An Instructor's Manual presenting detailed solutions to all the problems in the book is available upon request from the Wiley editorial department.
Reviews / Votes
"It should be emphasized that the book is filled with historical and bibliographic notes, good motivations and a number of exercises."(Zentralblatt Math, Volume 955, No 5, 2001) "Fine interweaving of history, foundations, and geometry... Useful as a source of exercises." (American Mathematical Monthly, November 2001)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 166 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
874 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-118-03278-7 (9781118032787)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Person
JAMES T. SMITH, PhD, is Professor of Mathematics at San Francisco State University.
Content
Foundations. Elementary Euclidean Geometry. Exercises on Elementary Geometry. Some Triangle and Circle Geometry. Plane Isometries and Similarities. Three Dimensional Isometries and Similarities. Symmetry. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.