| A Mathematical Tapestry: Demonstrating the Beautiful Unity of Mathematics Contributor(s): Hilton, Peter (Author), Pedersen, Jean (Author), Donmoyer, Sylvie (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0511777000 ISBN-13: 9780511777004 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $140.25 Product Type: Open Ebook - Other Formats Published: November 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Number Theory - Mathematics | Geometry - General - Mathematics | Group Theory |
| Dewey: 510 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This easy-to-read book demonstrates how a simple geometric idea reveals fascinating connections and results in number theory, the mathematics of polyhedra, combinatorial geometry, and group theory. Using a systematic paper-folding procedure it is possible to construct a regular polygon with any number of sides. This remarkable algorithm has led to interesting proofs of certain results in number theory, has been used to answer combinatorial questions involving partitions of space, and has enabled the authors to obtain the formula for the volume of a regular tetrahedron in around three steps, using nothing more complicated than basic arithmetic and the most elementary plane geometry. All of these ideas, and more, reveal the beauty of mathematics and the interconnectedness of its various branches. Detailed instructions, including clear illustrations, enable the reader to gain hands-on experience constructing these models and to discover for themselves the patterns and relationships they unearth. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hilton, Peter: - Peter Hilton is Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the State University of New York (SUNY), Binghamton.Pedersen, Jean: - Jean Pedersen is Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Santa Clara University, California.Donmoyer, Sylvie: - Sylvie Donmoyer is a professional artist and freelance illustrator. |