Geometry

A Very Short Introduction

Maciej Dunajski

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Oxford University Press
21 April 2022

Mathematics & Sciences; Mathematics; Geometry; Euclidean geometry; Non-Euclidean geometry

Series: Very Short Introductions

The study of geometry is at least 2500 years old, and it is within this field that the concept of mathematical proof - deductive reasoning from a set of axioms - first arose. To this day geometry remains a very active area of research in mathematics. This Very Short Introduction covers the areas of mathematics falling under geometry, starting with topics such as Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries, and ranging to curved spaces, projective geometry in Renaissance art, and geometry of space-time inside a black hole. Starting from the basics, Maciej Dunajski proceeds from concrete examples (of mathematical objects like Platonic solids, or theorems like the Pythagorean theorem) to general principles. Throughout, he outlines the role geometry plays in the broader context of science and art. Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

By: Maciej Dunajski
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 174mm, Width: 112mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 140g
ISBN: 9780199683680
ISBN 10: 0199683689
Series: Very Short Introductions
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 21 April 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Maciej Dunajski is a Fellow of Clare College , and a Professor of Mathematical Physics at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge. His research interests are Differential and Projective Geometry, Solitons, and General Theory of Relativity. In 2021 he was awarded the Atiyah Fellowship by the London Mathematical Society. He is the author of Solitons, Instantons, and Twistors, (OUP, 2009).

Reviews for Geometry: A Very Short Introduction

It is a lovely little book, to be recommended for sixth-formers or first year undergraduates: it will open their eyes to the amazing beauty and power of this ancient and modern subject. * Stephen Huggett, London Mathematical Society Newsletter, March 2023 * Various geometries are presented, each with particularly engaging examples of problems that are formulated in that particular geometry. * Victor V. Pambuccian, zb Math Open *