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Geometry of Surfaces (Paperback, 1st ed. 1992. Corr. 2nd printing 1995) Loot Price: R1,825
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Geometry of Surfaces (Paperback, 1st ed. 1992. Corr. 2nd printing 1995): John Stillwell

Geometry of Surfaces (Paperback, 1st ed. 1992. Corr. 2nd printing 1995)

John Stillwell

Series: Universitext

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This text intends to provide the student with the knowledge of a geometry of greater scope than the classical geometry taught today, which is no longer an adequate basis for mathematics or physics, both of which are becoming increasingly geometric. The geometry of surfaces is an ideal starting point for students learning geometry for the following reasons; first, the extensions offer the simplest possible introduction to fundamentals of modern geometry: curvature, group actions and covering spaces. Second, the prerequisites are modest and standard and include only a little linear algebra, calculus, basic group theory and basic topology. Third and most important, the theory of surfaces of constant curvature has maximal connectivity with the rest of mathematics. They realize all the topological types of compact two-dimensional manifolds, and historically, they are the source of the main concepts of complex analysis, differential geometry, topology, and combinatorial group theory, as well as such hot topics as fractal geometry and string theory. The formal coverage is extended by exercises and informal discussions throughout the text.

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Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin: United States
Series: Universitext
Release date: February 1995
First published: 1995
Authors: John Stillwell
Dimensions: 235 x 155 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 236
Edition: 1st ed. 1992. Corr. 2nd printing 1995
ISBN-13: 978-0-387-97743-0
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Geometry > Differential & Riemannian geometry
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LSN: 0-387-97743-0
Barcode: 9780387977430

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