The Story of Geometry

Author: Leonardo Molodinov
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This is a captivating book, a book that celebrates geometry. Although the sun of mathematics has long been obscured by clouds, this book still shines with the light of the mathematical sun. Therefore, it is indeed an important book. To add, it is a delightful book that showcases the brilliance of its subject, as taught in the book, it is inspiring. Through Leonardo Molodinov's outstanding and delightful work—The Story of Geometry, we are led through the entire journey of the five revolutions in geometry, from the Greeks' parallel lines to the new concepts of hyperspace. There are refreshing mathematical facts that reveal how ordinary questions about space—perhaps emerging in a living room, or in some galaxy—have been the hidden engine behind the highest achievements in science and technology. The Story of Geometry combines the results of rigorous, authoritative research and presents them in an easy-to-understand, enjoyable storytelling format, using excellent, original arguments to uphold the leading position of geometry. If you carefully read The Story of Geometry, space, time, and everything will appear entirely new to you.