Complex Numbers and Geometry (Mathematical Association of America Textbooks) - Softcover

Hahn, Liang-shin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0883855100 ISBN 13: 9780883855102

Publisher: American Mathematical Society, 1996

Synopsis

The purpose of this book is to demonstrate that complex numbers and geometry can be blended together beautifully. This results in easy proofs and natural generalizations of many theorems in plane geometry, such as the Napoleon theorem, the Ptolemy-Euler theorem, the Simson theorem, and the Morley theorem. The book is self-contained - no background in complex numbers is assumed - and can be covered at a leisurely pace in a one-semester course. Many of the chapters can be read independently. Over 100 exercises are included. The book would be suitable as a text for a geometry course, or for a problem solving seminar, or as enrichment for the student who wants to know more.

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Book Description

This book demonstrates how complex numbers and geometry can be blended together beautifully, resulting in easy proofs and natural generalizations of many theorems in plane geometry. The book is suitable as a text for a geometry course, or for self-study. It is self-contained - no background in complex numbers is assumed - and can be covered at a leisurely pace in a one-semester course. Many of the chapters can be read independently.

Review

'Provides a self-contained introduction to complex numbers and college geometry written in an informal style with an emphasis on the motivation behind the ideas ... The author engages the reader with a casual style, motivational questions, interesting problems and historical notes.' Mathematical Reviews

Edition details

• Publisher: American Mathematical Society
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0883855100
• ISBN 13: 9780883855102
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 201