Geometrie

An easily accessible introduction to over three centuries of innovations in geometry Praise for the First Edition ‚. . . a welcome alternative to compartmentalized treatments bound to the old thinkin …

Techniques for deciphering texts by early mathematicians Writings by early mathematicians feature language and notations that are quite different from what we’re familiar with today. Sourcebooks on t …

This book pursues optimal design from the perspective of mechanical properties and resistance to failure caused by cracks and fatigue. The book abandons the scale separation hypothesis and takes up p …

Noncommutative differential geometry is a novel approach to geometry, aimed in part at applications in physics. It was founded in the early eighties by the 1982 Fields Medalist Alain Connes on the ba …

The Sumerians were not the only ones to create remarkably accurate standards of measurement in the Ancient world. Some would travel to the ends of the Earth, some would be with us still today. Roland …

As a mathematician, philosopher, logician, historian, socialist, pacifist and social critic, Bertrand Russell is noted for his ‚revolt against idealism‘ in Britain in the early 20th century, as well …

Just a few practice questions to help you square the circle in geometry Geometry: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies gives you 1, 001 opportunities to practice solving problems from all the major top …

Features the classical themes of geometry with plentiful applications in mathematics, education, engineering, and science Accessible and reader-friendly, Classical Geometry: Euclidean, Transformation …

An in-depth description of the state-of-the-art of 3D shape analysis techniques and their applications This book discusses the different topics that come under the title of ‚3D shape analysis‘. It co …

As Albert Einstein lay on his death bed he asked for his glasses, his writing implements and his latest equations. He knew he was dying, yet he continued to work. In those final hours of his life, wh …