The Joy of Geometry
Alfred S. Posamentier
(Author)
Description
If you remember anything about high school geometry class, it's probably doing proofs. But geometry is more than axioms, postulates, theorems, and proofs. It's the science of beautiful and extraordinary geometric relationships--most of which is lost in high school classrooms where the focus is on the rigor of logically proving those relationships. This book will awaken readers to the appeal of geometry by placing the focus squarely on geometry's visually compelling features and intrinsic elegance. Who knew that straight lines, circles, and area could be so interesting? Not to mention optical illusions. So get out the rulers, compasses, or even a software program, and discover geometry for the first time.
Product Details
Price
$18.95
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Publish Date
September 21, 2020
Pages
162
Dimensions
5.8 X 8.9 X 0.5 inches | 0.57 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781633885868
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Alfred S. Posamentier has published over sixty books in the area of mathematics and mathematics education, including most recently Math Makers (with Christian Spreitzer). Currently, he is Distinguished Lecturer at New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York. After having been on the faculty of the City College of the City University of New York for forty years, where he was professor of mathematics education and dean of the School of Education, he subsequently held the same positions at Mercy College, New York, for five years. He then served as executive director for internationalization and sponsored programs at Long Island University, New York.