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A Mathematical Tapestry: Demonstrating the Beautiful Unity of Mathematics
A Mathematical Tapestry Demonstrating the Beautiful Unity of Mathematics
Author: Peter Hilton, Jean Pedersen
This easy-to-read book demonstrates how a simple geometric idea reveals fascinating connections and results in number theory, the mathematics of polyhedra, combinatorial geometry, and group theory. Using a systematic paper-folding procedure it is possible to construct a regular polygon with any number of sides. This remarkable algorithm has led ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780521764100
ISBN-10: 0521764106
Publication Date: 9/30/2010
Pages: 306
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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