Euclidean Geometry - Softcover

David M. Clark

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ISBN 10: 1470425920 ISBN 13: 9781470425920

Publisher: Orient Blackswan, 2016

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Geometry has been an essential element in the study of mathematics since antiquity. Traditionally, we have also learned formal reasoning by studying Euclidean geometry. In this book, David Clark develops a modern axiomatic approach to this ancient subject, both in content and presentation. Mathematically, Clark has chosen a new set of axioms that draw on a modern understanding of set theory and logic, the real number continuum and measure theory, none of which were available in Euclid’s time. The result is a development of the standard content of Euclidean geometry with the mathematical precision of Hilbert’s foundations of geometry. In particular, the book covers all the topics listed in the Common Core State Standards for high school synthetic geometry. The presentation uses a guided inquiry, active learning pedagogy. Students benefit from the axiomatic development because they themselves solve the problems and prove the theorems with the instructor serving as a guide and mentor.

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