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Demonstrates relationships between different types of geometry. Provides excellent overview of the foundations and historical evolution of geometrical concepts. Fundamental Concepts of Geometry demonstrates in a clear and lucid manner the relationships of several types of geometry to one another. This highly regarded work is a superior teaching text, especially valuable in teacher preparation, as well as providing an excellent overview of the foundations and historical evolution of geometrical concepts. Professor Meserve (University of Vermont) offers students and prospective teachers the broad mathematical perspective gained from an elementary treatment of the fundamental concepts of mathematics. The clearly presented text is written on an undergraduate (or advanced secondary-school) level and includes numerous exercises and a brief bibliography. An indispensable taddition to any math library, this helpful guide will enable the reader to discover the relationships among Euclidean plane geometry and other geometries; obtain a practical understanding of proof ; view geometry as a logical system based on postulates and undefined elements; and appreciate the historical evolution of geometric concepts.Product Identifiers
PublisherDover Publications Inc.
ISBN-139780486634159
eBay Product ID (ePID)91342020
Product Key Features
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameFundamental Concepts of Geometry
Publication Year1984
SubjectMathematics
TypeTextbook
AuthorBruce E. Meserve
SeriesDover Books on Mathematics
Dimensions
Item Height212 mm
Item Weight367 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorBruce E. Meserve