Polyhedra
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.23 (670 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0521664055 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 476 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A good treatment of the subject Bruce R. Gilson I really like this book. It would be easy to say it's the best book on the subject that I've seen, but that doesn't say too much, because it's just about the only book I've ever seen devoted exclusively to this subject. So let me say instead that if you are at all interested in the geometric objects known as polyhedra, you will probably find something interesting in this book.The author deals with the classical geometry of polyhedra, but not exclusive. "History of Polyhedra" according to Atma Weapon. This book is an excellent thematic history of polyhedra and as the author himself mentions it is not intended to be a catalog, an exposition of theory, or a guide on how to build models. I think it will nevertheless prove interesting not only to the casual reader but also to the hobbyists and mathematicians as there are proofs and exercises and the reader is encouraged to become actively engaged in the topics. I'm mostly a hobbyist but the book seems . "You should buy this!" according to Tomislav Zule (tomislav.zule@pu.t-com.hr). It's a wonderful book for learning history of polyhedra, but I think it has too little 'mathematics' in. All in all, it's a masterpiece in my mathbook collection.
"The major virtue of the book is that the author has managed to find many interesting paths in mathematics not often traveled." Notices of the AMSThis remarkable book goes far beyond the superficial, providing a solid and fascinating account of the history and mathematics of polyhedra It is likely to become the classic book on the topic. a wonderful book worthy of many readings. It belongs in every university library, and on most mathematicians' book shelves." MAA Online
Recently, polyhedra and their symmetries have been cast in a new light by combinatorics and group theory. Mathematicians, as well as historians of mathematics, will find this book fascinating.. The author strikes a balance between covering the historical development of the theory surrounding polyhedra and rigorous treatment of the mathematics involved. This unique text comprehensively documents the many and varied ways that polyhedra have come to the fore throughout the development of mathematics. Polyhedra have cropped up in many different guises throughout recorded history. Attractively illustrated--including 16 color plates--Polyhedra elucidates ideas that have proven difficult to grasp