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Trigonometric Delights

By Eli Maor

Trigonometric Delights

By Eli Maor

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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.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
3
Number of Pages:
256
Release Date:
2020-04-07
Publication Date:
2020-04-07
Publisher:
Princeton University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0691202192
ISBN13:
9780691202198
Weight:
262 g
Height:
139 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
25 cm
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