{"product_id":"collineations-and-conic-sections-christopher-baltus-9783030462864","title":"Collineations and Conic Sections: An Introduction to Projective Geometry in Its History","description":"This volume combines an introduction to central collineations with an introduction to projective geometry, set in its historical context and aiming to provide the reader with a general history through the middle of the nineteenth century. Topics covered include but are not limited to: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Projective Plane and Central Collineations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Geometry of Euclid's \u003ci\u003eElements\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConic Sections in Early Modern Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplications of Conics in History\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWith rare exception, the only prior knowledge required is a background in high school geometry. As a proof-based treatment, this monograph will be of interest to those who enjoy logical thinking, and could also be used in a geometry course that emphasizes projective geometry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christopher Baltus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 3030462862\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783030462864\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Springer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/02\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 187\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.01lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d","brand":"Christopher Baltus","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44126663966975,"sku":"9783030462864","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_213a2076-bdb0-47a4-9bdd-3283b7c28de4.jpg?v=1687449447","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/collineations-and-conic-sections-christopher-baltus-9783030462864","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}