Sean Bradley
[Maor] writes enthusiastically and engagingly. . . . Delightful reading from cover to cover. Trigonometric Delights is a welcome addition.
Sean Bradley, Mathematical Association of America
Nahin
If you think trigonometry has no more surprises for you, read Trigonometric Delights. Eli Maor will change your mind. The book presents the subject and its history the way they should be presentedit's a delight to read.
Paul J. Nahin, author of "Duelling Idiots and Other Probability Puzzlers"
From the Publisher
"If you always wanted to know where trigonometry came from, and what it's good for, you'll find plenty here to enlighten you."—Ian Stewart, New Scientist"Trigonometric Delights should be required reading for everyone who teaches trigonometry and can be highly recommended for anyone who uses it."—George H. Swift, American Mathematics Monthly"[Maor] writes enthusiastically and engagingly. . . . Delightful reading from cover to cover."—Sean Bradley, MAA Online"This book is full of interesting historical accounts about the development of mathematics."—Richard S. Kitchen, Mathematics Teacher
King
Maor eases the reader from the mathematical puzzles of the Rhind Papyrus all the way to infinite series and the analysis of music produced by vibrating strings. Along the course, he leads a grand tour of the lovely but often neglected area of mathematics called trigonometry.
Jerry P. King, Professor of Mathematics at Lehigh University
Keith Devlin
This is a rich and challenging book that will appeal to mathematicians and should help attract a newer generation to the subject. By putting the history back into trigonometry, Maor tells the many stories of trigonometry, and shows that what is often regarded as a collection of dry techniques is really a marvelous testament to thousands of years of human ingenuity and intellectual creativity.
Keith Devlin, author of "Mathematics: The Science of Patterns" and "Goodbye Descartes"
Kitchen
This book will appeal to a general audience interested in the history of mathematics. I highly recommend [it] to teachers who would like to ground their lessons in the sort of mathematical investigations that were undertaken throughout history.
Richard S. Kitchen, Mathematics Teacher
William Durham
Here is trigonometry viewed through the lens of historya rich, intriguing book that will leave readers shouting for Maor.
William Durham, author of "The Mathematical Universe".