Synopses & Reviews
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.
Review
"...a fascinating compilation of articles...This is a book that will appeal to a broad range of readers, including students and teachers of mathematics, mathematical amateurs, and active researchers. In short, this is a serious candidate for your 'desert island book'." Mathematical Reviews"This book is a source of intellectual delight and can easily be dipped into during one's leisure moments ... Allowed to browse, the curious young person will surely find much here to read with delight." American Scientish
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
Collection of popular articles on geometry from distinguished mathematicians and educationalists.
Table of Contents
Introduction; 1. The nature of geometry; 2. Desert island theorems - Greek geometry; 3. The history of geometry; 4. Desert island theorems - elementary Euclidean geometry; 5. Pythagorasâtheorem; 6. Desert island theorems - advanced Euclidean geometry; 7. The golden ratio; 8. Desert island theorems - non-Euclidean geometry and topology; 9. Recreational geometry; 10. Desert island theorems - geometrical physics; 11. The teaching of geometry; Appendices.