Algebra and Tiling: Homomorphisms in the Service of Geometry

by Sherman Stein and Sandor Szabo

Book Overview

Often questions about tiling space or a polygon lead to questions concerning algebra. For instance, tiling by cubes raises questions about finite abelian groups. Tiling by triangles of equal areas... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0883850281
• ISBN13: 9780883850282
• Release Date: September 1996
• Publisher: Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 8.5"