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Geometry by Its History
BY Alexander Ostermann
Summary
Geometry by Its History by Alexander Ostermann and Gerhard Wanner is a textbook that presents the development of geometry through the historical order in which major ideas were discovered. It begins with ancient Greek geometry, exploring the contributions of figures such as Thales, Pythagoras, and Euclid, along with the practical applications of classical geometric methods.
The book then follows the transformation of geometry through the influence of algebra, highlighting the work of Descartes, Euler, and Gauss, before introducing spatial geometry, vector algebra, matrices, and finally projective geometry from the 19th century. Combining historical background with rigorous mathematical explanations, examples, exercises, and illustrations, the authors show how geometry evolved from practical measurement techniques into a modern mathematical discipline. The book is designed for students, teachers, and anyone interested in understanding not only the concepts of geometry but also the historical ideas and discoveries that shaped the subject.
BOOK
BY Alexander Ostermann
Summary
Geometry by Its History by Alexander Ostermann and Gerhard Wanner is a textbook that presents the development of geometry through the historical order in which major ideas were discovered. It begins with ancient Greek geometry, exploring the contributions of figures such as Thales, Pythagoras, and Euclid, along with the practical applications of classical geometric methods.
The book then follows the transformation of geometry through the influence of algebra, highlighting the work of Descartes, Euler, and Gauss, before introducing spatial geometry, vector algebra, matrices, and finally projective geometry from the 19th century. Combining historical background with rigorous mathematical explanations, examples, exercises, and illustrations, the authors show how geometry evolved from practical measurement techniques into a modern mathematical discipline. The book is designed for students, teachers, and anyone interested in understanding not only the concepts of geometry but also the historical ideas and discoveries that shaped the subject.
BOOK
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