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Taxicab Geometry: Adventure in Non-Euclidean Geometry (Dover Books on MaTHEMA 1.4tics) - Softcover

Book 64 of 302: Dover Books on Mathematics

Krause, Eugene F.

 
9780486252025: Taxicab Geometry: Adventure in Non-Euclidean Geometry (Dover Books on MaTHEMA 1.4tics)

Synopsis

Fascinating, accessible introduction to unusual mathematical system in which distance is not measured by straight lines. Topics include applications to urban geography and planning plus comparisons to Euclidean geometry. Every principle is illustrated and clarified with numerous research problems, exercises, and graphs. Selected answers to problems.

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Synopsis

Develops a simple non-Euclidean geometry and explores some of its practical applications through graphs, research problems, and exercises. Includes selected answers.

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