Gems of Geometry

Based on a series of lectures the author prepared for adult students at Reading University in the UK, this lively and entertaining book proves that, far from being a dusty, dull subject, geometry is in fact full of beauty and fascination. The author's infectious enthusiasm is put to use in expl...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Barnes, John
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2009, 2009
Edition:1st ed. 2009
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • The Golden Number
  • Shapes and Solids
  • The Fourth Dimension
  • Projective Geometry
  • Topology
  • Bubbles
  • Harmony of the Spheres
  • Chaos and Fractals
  • Relativity
  • Finale