A First Course in Geometry (Dover Books on MaTHEMA 1.4tics) - Softcover

Walsh, Edward

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486780201 ISBN 13: 9780486780207

Publisher: Dover Publications Inc, 2014

Synopsis

This introductory college-level text presents concepts in an intuitive manner, building upon skills developed in previous sections. Topics include the language of mathematics, geometric sets of points, separation and angles, triangles, parallel lines, similarity, polygons and area, circles, and space and coordinate geometry. Includes problem sets, review problems, hints, and outlines. 1974 edition.

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From the Back Cover

This introductory text is designed to help undergraduate students develop a solid foundation in geometry. Early chapters progress slowly, cultivating the necessary understanding and self-confidence for the more rapid development that follows. The extensive treatment can be easily adapted to accommodate shorter courses.
Starting with the language of mathematics as expressed in the algebra of logic and sets, the text covers geometric sets of points, separation and angles, triangles, parallel lines, similarity, polygons and area, circles, space geometry, and coordinate geometry. Each chapter includes a problem set arranged in order of increasing difficulty as well as review exercises and annotated references suggesting sources for further study. In addition to three helpful Appendixes, the book concludes with answers and hints for selected problems.
Dover (2014) republication of the edition originally published by the Rinehart Press, San Francisco, 1974.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486780201
• ISBN 13: 9780486780207
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 396