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Exploring the evolution of geometrical concepts, this volume traces their development from ancient cultures to the 20th century, highlighting the interplay between geometry and various disciplines such as architecture, visual arts, philosophy, science, and engineering. As an English translation of the acclaimed German work "5000 Jahre Geometrie," it offers a rich cultural history that showcases the significance of geometry throughout time.
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5000 Years of Geometry, Christoph Scriba, Peter Schreiber
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- 2015
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- Title
- 5000 Years of Geometry
- Subtitle
- Mathematics in History and Culture
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christoph Scriba, Peter Schreiber
- Publisher
- Springer Basel
- Publisher
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 640
- ISBN13
- 9783034808972
- Category
- Mathematics
- Description
- Exploring the evolution of geometrical concepts, this volume traces their development from ancient cultures to the 20th century, highlighting the interplay between geometry and various disciplines such as architecture, visual arts, philosophy, science, and engineering. As an English translation of the acclaimed German work "5000 Jahre Geometrie," it offers a rich cultural history that showcases the significance of geometry throughout time.