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Plane and Spherical Trigonometry (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James M. Taylor

 
9780332325910: Plane and Spherical Trigonometry (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the fundamentals of trigonometry and its practical applications.

This classic text, Plane and Spherical Trigonometry by James M. Taylor, offers a clear path from basic ratios to advanced topics in both plane and spherical contexts.

This edition is designed for college and high school use. It presents simple, rigorous proofs, careful use of directed lines, and a steady progression from right-triangle work to oblique triangles and spherical angles. The book emphasizes core ideas first, then expands to broader concepts like identities, equations, and the laws that govern triangles on flat and curved surfaces.

  • Learn the six basic trigonometric ratios and how they relate to right and oblique triangles.
  • Study the laws of sines and cosines, plus additional tools for solving triangles with and without logarithms.
  • Explore spherical trigonometry, including right spherical triangles and Napier’s and Delambre’s relations.
  • Practice with carefully chosen problems, exercises, and real‑world applications in geography, astronomy, and geometry.

Ideal for readers beginning a serious study of trigonometry and for teachers seeking a traditional, reliable approach.

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