Elementary Geometry from an Advanced Standpoint

by Edwin Moise

Book Overview

One of the purposes of this book is to reexamine geometry, to clean up behind introductory courses, furnishing valid definitions and valid proofs for concepts and theorems which were already known, at least in some sense and some form.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0201047934
• ISBN13: 9780201047936
• Release Date: January 1974
• Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company
• Length: 425 Pages
• Weight: 2.95 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Geometry with a twinkle in the eye

This is probably the only math book I've actually read in its entirety. Moise delivers what could be very dry material with a lightness and sense of humor that kept me poking on through the book. The connections to other areas of math, especially (and not surprisingly) non-Euclidean geometries, is a big plus. I also liked the occasional historical interludes. There are a few spots where you may not see good pointers to the figures provided, but in general it is very clear what the author is referring to. The problem sets and Moise's own explanations afford excellent practice for the "proof-challenged," as well. I keep this book on my shelf as "ready reference." I wish Moise had written more math books!

The new Elements

Beginning by the elementary axioms the author builds all the great geometry theorems and formulas. Like a great romance, after begin to read you don't want stop until end.