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This book is a comprehensive guide to the conic sections, a family of curves that includes the circle, parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. The author provides a rigorous mathematical treatment of the subject, exploring the properties of these curves in detail. He also discusses the historical development of the conic sections, from their discovery in ancient Greece to their modern applications in physics, engineering, and astronomy. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. The author provides numerous examples and exercises to help readers understand the material. He also includes historical notes and references to the original sources, which provide additional context for the reader. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the conic sections. It is a comprehensive and well-written guide to the subject, and it is sure to be of interest to mathematicians, physicists, engineers, and astronomers alike.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the conic sections, a family of curves that includes the circle, parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. The author provides a rigorous mathematical treatment of the subject, exploring the properties of these curves in detail. He also discusses the historical development of the conic sections, from their discovery in ancient Greece to their modern applications in physics, engineering, and astronomy. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. The author provides numerous examples and exercises to help readers understand the material. He also includes historical notes and references to the original sources, which provide additional context for the reader. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the conic sections. It is a comprehensive and well-written guide to the subject, and it is sure to be of interest to mathematicians, physicists, engineers, and astronomers alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334015328_0
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