Thinking geometrically : a survey of geometries / Thomas Q. Sibley, St. John's University.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sibley, Thomas Q., author.

Series:

AMS/MAA Textbooks, 2577-1213 ; v. 26

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geometry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxiii, 559 pages)

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : Mathematical Association of America, [2015]

System Details:

Mode of access : World Wide Web

Contents:

Chapter 1. Euclidean Geometry Chapter 2. Axiomatic Systems Chapter 3. Analytic Geometry Chapter 4. Non-Euclidean Geometries Chapter 5. Transformational Geometry Chapter 6. Symmetry Chapter 7. Projective Geometry Chapter 8. Finite Geometries Chapter 9. Differential Geometry Chapter 10. Discrete Geometry Chapter 11. Epilogue A. Definitions, Postulates, Common Notions, and Propositions from Book I of Euclid's Elements B. SMSG Axioms for Euclidean Geometry C. Hilbert's Axioms for Euclidean Plane Geometry D. Linear Algebra Summary E. Multivariable Calculus Summary F. Elements of Proofs

Notes:

Minimal Level Cataloging Plus.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Providence, Rhode Island : American Mathematical Society. 2015

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Sibley, Thomas Q., Thinking geometrically :

ISBN:

9781614446194 (online)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.