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Trigonometric Delights /

Trigonometry has always been an underappreciated branch of mathematics. It has a reputation as a dry and difficult subject, a glorified form of geometry complicated by tedious computation. In this book, Eli Maor draws on his remarkable talents as a guide to the world of numbers to dispel that view....

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Maor, Eli (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2013.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Trigonometry has always been an underappreciated branch of mathematics. It has a reputation as a dry and difficult subject, a glorified form of geometry complicated by tedious computation. In this book, Eli Maor draws on his remarkable talents as a guide to the world of numbers to dispel that view. Rejecting the usual arid descriptions of sine, cosine, and their trigonometric relatives, he brings the subject to life in a compelling blend of history, biography, and mathematics. He presents both a survey of the main elements of trigonometry and a unique account of its vital contribution to sc.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
ISBN:9781400846757