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Trigonometric Delights - (Princeton Science Library) 3rd Edition by Eli Maor (Paperback)
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- 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.
- About the Author: Eli Maor is a former professor of the history of mathematics at Loyola University Chicago.
- 256 Pages
- Mathematics, Trigonometry
- Series Name: Princeton Science Library
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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.About the Author
Eli Maor is a former professor of the history of mathematics at Loyola University Chicago. His books include the internationally acclaimed To Infinity and Beyond, e: The Story of a Number, The Pythagorean Theorem: A 4,000-Year History, and Music by the Numbers (all Princeton).Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: Mathematics
Sub-Genre: Trigonometry
Series Title: Princeton Science Library
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Eli Maor
Language: English
Street Date: April 7, 2020
TCIN: 83849512
UPC: 9780691202198
Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-8787
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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