The Changing Shape of Geometry: Celebrating a Century of Geometry and Geometry Teaching

Pritchard, Chris (Editor)/ Mathematical Association (Corporate Author)/ Mathematical Association of America (Corporate Author)

ISBN 10: 0521824516 / ISBN 13: 9780521824514

Published by Cambridge Univ Pr, 2003

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557 pages. 10.25x7.25x1.00 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Changing Shape of Geometry: Celebrating a Century of Geometry and Geometry Teaching
• Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521824516
• ISBN 13: 9780521824514
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

Celebrating a century of geometry and geometry teaching, this volume includes popular articles on Pythagoras, the golden ratio and recreational geometry. Thirty "Desert Island Theorems" from distinguished mathematicians and educators disclose surprising results. (Contributors include a Nobel Laureate and a Pulitzer Prize winner.) Co-published with The Mathematical Association of America.

Book Description

Celebrating a century of geometry and geometry teaching, this book will give the reader an enjoyable insight into all things geometrical. There are a wealth of popular articles including sections on Pythagoras, the golden ratio and recreational geometry. Thirty 'Desert Island Theorems' from distinguished mathematicians and educationalists give light to some surprising and beautiful results. Contributors include a Nobel Laureate and a Pulitzer Prizewinner. For anyone with an interest in mathematics and mathematics education this book will be an enjoyable and rewarding read.