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Princeton Science Library: Euler's Gem : The Polyhedron Formula and the Birth of Topology by David S. Richeson (2019, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPrinceton University Press
ISBN-100691191379
ISBN-139780691191379
eBay Product ID (ePID)24038666948
Product Key Features
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameEuler's Gem : the Polyhedron Formula and the Birth of Topology
Publication Year2019
SubjectHistory & Philosophy, Geometry / General, Topology
TypeTextbook
AuthorDavid S. Richeson
Subject AreaMathematics
SeriesPrinceton Science Library
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight14.7 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2021-277651
Preface byRicheson, David S.
Reviews'eoeIt was a pleasure reading this book, and I recommend it to everyone who is not afraid of mathematical arguments and has ever wondered what this field of 'e~rubbersheet geometry'e(tm) is about. You will not be disappointed.'e'e"Jeanine Daems, Mathematical Intelligencer, "David Richeson's Euler's Gem does an outstanding job of explaining serious mathematics to a general audience. . . . The book succeeds at showing the reader a lot of attractive mathematics with a well-chosen level of technical detail." --Jeremy L. Martin, Notices of the AMS, 'eoeDavid Richeson'e(tm)s Euler'e(tm)s Gem does an outstanding job of explaining serious mathematics to a general audience. . . . The book succeeds at showing the reader a lot of attractive mathematics with a well-chosen level of technical detail.'e'e"Jeremy L. Martin, Notices of the AMS, 'eoeThis is an excellent book about a great man and a timeless formula.'e'e"Charles Ashbacher, Journal of Recreational Mathematics, "The author has achieved a remarkable feat, introducing a naïve reader to a rich history without compromising the insights and without leaving out a delicious detail. . . . An awe-inspiring experience." -- Choice, "This is an excellent book about a great man and a timeless formula." --Charles Ashbacher, Journal of Recreational Mathematics, "It was a pleasure reading this book, and I recommend it to everyone who is not afraid of mathematical arguments and has ever wondered what this field of 'rubbersheet geometry' is about. You will not be disappointed." --Jeanine Daems, Mathematical Intelligencer, 'eoeThe author has achieved a remarkable feat, introducing a naïve reader to a rich history without compromising the insights and without leaving out a delicious detail. . . . An awe-inspiring experience.'e'e" Choice, "Everything in the book is very well illustrated with insightful graphics that, together with the text, make results almost like being obvious." ---Adhemar Bultheel, European Mathematical Society
Dewey Edition22
Series Volume Number64
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal514.09
SynopsisHow a simple equation reshaped mathematicsLeonhard Euler's polyhedron formula describes the structure of many objects-from soccer balls and gemstones to Buckminster Fuller's buildings and giant all-carbon molecules. Yet Euler's theorem is so simple it can be explained to a child. From ancient Greek geometry to today's cutting-edge research, Eul, How a simple equation reshaped mathematicsLeonhard Euler's polyhedron formula describes the structure of many objects-from soccer balls and gemstones to Buckminster Fuller's buildings and giant all-carbon molecules. Yet Euler's theorem is so simple it can be explained to a child. From ancient Greek geometry to today's cutting-edge research, Euler's Gem celebrates the discovery of Euler's beloved polyhedron formula and its far-reaching impact on topology, the study of shapes. Using wonderful examples and numerous illustrations, David Richeson presents this mathematical idea's many elegant and unexpected applications, such as showing why there is always some windless spot on earth, how to measure the acreage of a tree farm by counting trees, and how many crayons are needed to color any map. Filled with a who's who of brilliant mathematicians who questioned, refined, and contributed to a remarkable theorem's development, Euler's Gem will fascinate every mathematics enthusiast. This paperback edition contains a new preface by the author., How a simple equation reshaped mathematics Leonhard Euler's polyhedron formula describes the structure of many objects--from soccer balls and gemstones to Buckminster Fuller's buildings and giant all-carbon molecules. Yet Euler's theorem is so simple it can be explained to a child. From ancient Greek geometry to today's cutting-edge research, Euler's Gem celebrates the discovery of Euler's beloved polyhedron formula and its far-reaching impact on topology, the study of shapes. Using wonderful examples and numerous illustrations, David Richeson presents this mathematical idea's many elegant and unexpected applications, such as showing why there is always some windless spot on earth, how to measure the acreage of a tree farm by counting trees, and how many crayons are needed to color any map. Filled with a who's who of brilliant mathematicians who questioned, refined, and contributed to a remarkable theorem's development, Euler's Gem will fascinate every mathematics enthusiast. This paperback edition contains a new preface by the author.
LC Classification NumberQA611.A3R53 2019
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