A Mathematical Tapestry: Demonstrating the Beautiful Unity of Mathematics

by Peter Hilton and Jean Pedersen

Book Overview

This easy-to-read 2010 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 to interesting proofs of certain results in number theory, has been used to answer combinatorial questions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521128218
• ISBN13: 9780521128216
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 9.7"