{"product_id":"9783030462864","title":"Collineations and Conic Sections: An Introduction to Projective Geometry in its History","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCollineations and Conic Sections: An Introduction to Projective Geometry in its History\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBaltus, Christopher\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\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\u003e\n\u003cdiv\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2020-09-02\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783030462864\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-030-46287-1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 187\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45663626657932,"sku":"9783030462864","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783030462864.jpg?v=1776044603","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783030462864","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}