The Beauty of Geometry: Twelve Essays (Dover Books on Mathematics)
by H. S. M. Coxeter
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Author: H. S. M. CoxeterEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-07-02
ISBN: 0486409198
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Dover Publications
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Book Review: A splendid legacy of 20th century mathematics
Summary: 4 Stars
This book collects 12 articles by Coxeter, already published in various mathematics technical journal but would be quite tedious to collect for one's pleasure. Each explains fascinating connections between exceptional discrete groups, polyhedra, graphs, sphere packings, projective spaces. All carry the particular favour of HSM Coxeter mathematics with his love of polyhedra and of their geometry. Starting points are often elementary but conclusions and connections are worthwile aven for today mathematics. I recommend it for graduates in mathematics, especially those interested in group theory, discrete/finite geometry, non-euclidean geometry as a very inspiring book giving a sense of unity in those parts of mathematics.
Summary of The Beauty of Geometry: Twelve Essays (Dover Books on Mathematics)
These absorbing essays by a distinguished mathematician provide a compelling demonstration of the charms of mathematics. Stimulating and thought-provoking, this collection is sure to interest students, mathematicians, and any math buff with its lucid treatment of geometry and the crucial role geometry plays in a wide range of mathematical applications.
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