Goulding, Kathryn
Euclid's Elements with Exercises
- ISBN 13:
- 9780692925942
- author:
- Goulding, Kathryn
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Kathryn L. Goulding
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 172
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 19.1 x 0.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Mathematics, Geometry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Euclid's Elements with Exercises provides an accessible introduction to Euclidean geometry. This collection of exercises and proofs is designed for students and teachers alike, aiming to encourage a deeper understanding of the subject. The work includes the first six books of Euclid's Elements, supplemented by ten sets of additional proofs to reinforce key concepts. The material has been carefully arranged to enable completion within a school year while ensuring that all essential propositions are covered. A comprehensive appendix provides explanations of formal reasoning, including indirect proof and converse/contrapositive statements. This book is not intended for those seeking a rigorous treatment of Euclid's work, but rather as a supportive resource for students and teachers. For those without prior knowledge of Euclidean geometry, an instructor's copy with additional notes and solutions is recommended to provide a solid foundation.