Magic of geometry (Histories about scientific insights) - Softcover

Ushakov, Igor A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1481092677 ISBN 13: 9781481092678

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

This is the third book of series "Histories of Scientific Insights". Here you find a lot of interesting tales and legends about human's discoveries in this beautiful branch of mathematics. People used their knowledge of geometry in measurement distances, squares of land lots, etc. Then geometry became a part of fine arts. This book was published in Russian in Moscow and several thousand copies have been sold. The book can be useful for teachers who wish to make their classes more interesting. It also will be interesting for pupils who would like to be smarter than their teachers (:-).

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About the Author

I am applied mathematician. Over 20 years I was a Chair of "Large Scale System" Department at one of the best Russian universities - the Moscow Institute of Physics & Technology. In 1989 I was invited as Distinguish Visiting Professor at the George Washington University (USA). Later I worked as a Principal Engineer at excellent telecommunication company QUALCOMM and taught at the UCSD in San Diego. I authored about 30 scientific books published in Russia, United States, Ukrain, Germany, Bulgaria and Czech Republic.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1481092677
• ISBN 13: 9781481092678
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 116