Unsolved Problems in Geometry: Unsolved Problems in Intuitive Mathematics / Edition 1

by Hallard T. Croft, Kenneth Falconer, Richard K. Guy

Overview

Mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike have long been fascinated by geometrical problems, particularly those that are intuitive in the sense of being easy to state, perhaps with the aid of a simple diagram. Each section in the book describes a problem or a group of related problems. Usually the problems are capable of generalization of variation in many directions. The book can be appreciated at many levels and is intended for everyone from amateurs to research mathematicians.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780387975061
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	05/28/1991
Series:	Problem Books in Mathematics , #2
Edition description:	1991
Pages:	199
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.36(d)

Table of Contents

Notation and Definitions.- A. Convexity.- B. Polygons, Polyhedra, and Polytopes.- C. Tiling and Dissection.- D. Packing and Covering.- E. Combinatorial Geometry.- F. Finite Sets of Points.- G. General Geometric Problems.- Index of Authors Cited.- General Index.

Editorial Reviews

For mathematicians or others who wish to keep up to date with the state of the art of geometrical problems, this collection of problems that are easy to state and understand but are as yet unsolved covers a wide variety of topics including convex sets, polyhedra, packing and covering, tiling, and combinatorial problems. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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