Trigonometric Delights Contributor(s): Maor, Eli (Author) |
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ISBN: 0691202192 ISBN-13: 9780691202198 Publisher: Princeton University Press OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Trigonometry - Mathematics | History & Philosophy |
Dewey: 516.242 |
Series: Princeton Science Library |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.5" W x 8.3" (0.50 lbs) 256 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A fun, entertaining exploration of the ideas and people behind the growth of trigonometry Trigonometry has a reputation as a dry, difficult branch of mathematics, a glorified form of geometry complicated by tedious computation. In Trigonometric Delights, Eli Maor dispels this view. Rejecting the usual descriptions of sine, cosine, and their trigonometric relatives, he brings the subject to life in a compelling blend of history, biography, and mathematics. From the proto-trigonometry of the Egyptian pyramid builders and the first true trigonometry developed by Greek astronomers, to the epicycles and hypocycles of the toy Spirograph, Maor presents both a survey of the main elements of trigonometry and a unique account of its vital contribution to science and social growth. A tapestry of stories, curiosities, insights, and illustrations, Trigonometric Delights irrevocably changes how we see this essential mathematical discipline. |