Turtle Geometry – The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics - Hardcover

Abelson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0262010631 ISBN 13: 9780262010634

Publisher: MIT Press, 1981

Synopsis

"Turtle Geometry" presents an innovative program of mathematical discovery that demonstrates how the effective use of personal computers can profoundly change the nature of a student's contact with mathematics. Using this book and a few simple computer programs, students can explore the properties of space by following an imaginary turtle across the screen.The concept of turtle geometry grew out of the Logo Group at MIT. Directed by Seymour Papert, author of Mindstorms, this group has done extensive work with preschool children, high school students and university undergraduates.

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Review:

" A college-level math text for serious mathematicians and fans of recreational mathematics. This book proves that turtle graphics is not just kid stuff." - "Popular Computing"

" Reading this book with the help of a good graphics computer system, you are sure to discover new and interesting math ... an excellent textbook or self-study guide." - W. Lloyd Milligan, "Byte"

& quot; A college-level math text for serious mathematicians and fans of recreational mathematics. This book proves that turtle graphics is not just kid stuff.& quot; - Popular Computing

& quot; Reading this book with the help of a good graphics computer system, you are sure to discover new and interesting math ... an excellent textbook or self-study guide.& quot; - W. Lloyd Milligan, Byte

"A college-level math text for serious mathematicians and fans of recreational mathematics. This book proves that turtle graphics is not just kid stuff."- "Popular Computing"

"Reading this book with the help of a good graphics computer system, you are sure to discover new and interesting math ... an excellent textbook or self-study guide."- W. Lloyd Milligan, "Byte"

About the Author:

Robert J. Barro is Robert C. Waggoner Professor of Economics at Harvard University and a senior fellow of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.About Robert Barro:"He has changed the way economists think about everything from the long-run effects of government deficits to the forces that favor economic growth."--Sylvia Nasar, New York Times

About this edition

• Publisher: MIT Press
• Publication date: 1981
• ISBN 10: 0262010631
• ISBN 13: 9780262010634
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 512