Krause, Eugene F.
Taxicab Geometry: Adventure in Non-Euclidean Geometry
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486252025
- author:
- Krause, Eugene F.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1988
- Pages:
- 88
- Genre:
- Non-Euclidean geometry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Taxicab Geometry: An Adventure in Non-Euclidean Geometry offers an engaging exploration of taxicab geometry, a non-Euclidean system that challenges traditional notions of distance and shape. In this unique approach, the shortest distance between two points is measured as a taxicab travels along city streets, resulting in familiar geometric figures like squares instead of circles. This textbook provides practical applications of taxicab geometry to urban planning and design, making it relevant to mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike. By applying theoretical concepts to real-world problems, readers can gain insight into how mathematicians think and approach problem-solving. With its focus on the intersection of mathematics and practical application, Taxicab Geometry is an ideal choice for those looking to explore the world of non-Euclidean geometry in a stimulating and accessible way.
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