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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Format: | Electronic eBook |
Language: | Inglés |
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Princeton :
Princeton University Press,
2013.
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Series: | Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Online Access: | Texto completo |
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. |
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
ISBN: | 9781400846757 |