Geometry of Curves (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781584881667)

Integrating the three main areas of curve geometry-parametric, algebraic, and projective curves-Geometry of Curves offers a unique approach that provides a mathematical structure for solving problems, not just a catalog of theorems. Almost entirely self-contained, this book begins with the basics then takes readers on a fascinating journey from conics through the properties of parametric curves and the classification of limacons to the application of projective curves to asymptotes and boundedness. The uniqueness of this work lies in its integration of the different types of curves, its use of analytic methods, and its plentiful examples, exercises, and illustrations.

Author: J. W. Rutter
ISBN-10: 1584881666
ISBN-13: 9781584881667
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 02/23/2000
Pages: 380
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 9.38h x 6.14w x 0.81d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 09/01/2000 pg. 33
Choice 03/01/2001 pg. 1306