The changing shape of geometry celebrating a century of geometry and geometry teaching ed. on behalf of the Mathematical Association.

ISBN 10: 0521824516 / ISBN 13: 9780521824514

Published by Cambridge, The Mathematical Association of America; Cambridge University Press, 2003

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Ex-library with stamp and library-signature. GOOD condition, some traces of use. Ancien Exemplaire de bibliothèque avec signature et cachet. BON état, quelques traces d'usure. Ehem. Bibliotheksexemplar mit Signatur und Stempel. GUTER Zustand, ein paar Gebrauchsspuren. 51 CHA 9780521824514 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1325.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The changing shape of geometry celebrating a century of geometry and geometry teaching ed. on behalf of the Mathematical Association.
• Publisher: Cambridge, The Mathematical Association of America; Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521824516
• ISBN 13: 9780521824514
• Binding: Hardcover
• Seller catalogs:
  • SA MATHEMATIK

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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.