Isbn: 9780486229683 - Euclid and His Modern Rivals (9 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. This classic book is Charles Lutwidge Dodgson s 1879 work, Euclid and his Modern Rivals . It is a mathematical volume that compares thirteen contemporary geometry textbooks, describing each one in relation to its superiority or inferiority to Euclid's Elements . This volume will appeal to those with a keen interest in mathematical education, and would make for a wonderful addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: Preliminaries to Examination of Modern Rivals, A Priori reasons for retaining Euclid s Manual, Manuals which reject Euclid s Treatment of Parallels, Treatment of Parallels by Methods involving Infinite Series, Treatment of Parallels by Angels made with Transversals, etc. Many classic books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. This classic book is Charles Lutwidge Dodgson s 1879 work, Euclid and his Modern Rivals . It is a mathematical volume that compares thirteen contemporary geometry textbooks, describing each one in relation to its superiority or inferiority to Euclid's Elements . This volume will appeal to those with a keen interest in mathematical education, and would make for a wonderful addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: Preliminaries to Examination of Modern Rivals, A Priori reasons for retaining Euclid s Manual, Manuals which reject Euclid s Treatment of Parallels, Treatment of Parallels by Methods involving Infinite Series, Treatment of Parallels by Angels made with Transversals, etc. Many classic books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.…

Condition: Good. New Ed. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Pages are very clean and bright with no markings. Binding is tight and square. Minor shelving wear. Overall in great condition.

Condition: Good. Envoi rapide Bon état couverture défraîchie intérieur propre. in8. 1973. Broché. 275 pages. Good.

Softcover. Condition: Gut. With a new Introduction by H.S.M. Coxeter. N.Y., Dover (1973). XXXI, 275 p. Pbck.

Condition: gut. 1974. Euclid and His Modern Rivals In englischer Sprache. pages.

paperback. Condition: Sehr gut. 289 Seiten; M25-07-Q-28-VG Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 500.