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Polyhedra

By Peter R. Cromwell

Book information

Year
1999
ISBN
0521664055, 9780521664059, 9521554322
Open Library ID
OL15267168M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
6 MB (6631187 bytes)
Edition
First Edition
Pages
472\472
DPI
300
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Polyhedra have cropped up in many different guises throughout recorded history. Recently, polyhedra and their symmetries have been cast in a new light by combinatorics and group theory. This unique text comprehensively documents the many and varied ways that polyhedra have come to the fore throughout the development of mathematics. The author strikes a balance between covering the historical development of the theory surrounding polyhedra and rigorous treatment of the mathematics involved. Attractively illustrated--including 16 color plates--Polyhedra elucidates ideas that have proven difficult to grasp. Mathematicians, as well as historians of mathematics, will find this book fascinating.

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