Geometry Revisited (New Mathematical Library) Illustrated Edition

by H. S. M. Coxeter (Author), Samuel L. Greitzer (Author)

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Among the many beautiful and nontrivial theorems in geometry found in Geometry Revisited are the theorems of Ceva, Menelaus, Pappus, Desargues, Pascal, and Brianchon. A nice proof is given of Morley's remarkable theorem on angle trisectors. The transformational point of view is emphasized: reflections, rotations, translations, similarities, inversions, and affine and projective transformations. Many fascinating properties of circles, triangles, quadrilaterals, and conics are developed.

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'The book is rich in remarkable facts and thereby is very effective in promoting the significance and the value of geometry in mathematical teaching, a promotion which is very necessary.' Mathematical Reviews

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Among the many beautiful and nontrivial theorems in geometry found here are the theorems of Ceva, Menelaus, Pappus, Desargues, Pascal, and Brianchon. A nice proof is given of Morley's remarkable theorem on angle trisectors. The transformational point of view is emphasized: reflections, rotations, translations, similarities, inversions, and affine and projective transformations. Many fascinating properties of circles, triangles, quadrilaterals, and conics are developed.

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Publisher : American Mathematical Society; Illustrated edition (December 31, 1967)
Language: : English
Paperback : 193 pages
ISBN-10 : 0883856190
ISBN-13 : 978-0883856192
Item Weight : 10.6 ounces
Dimensions : 5.98 x 0.67 x 8.98 inches

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Great Information and Great Delivery

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2018

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The book provides an in-depth explanation of some geometrical concepts that passed over my head in Geometry class, and the exercises in the book provide a fun activity to practice what has been learned. This, coupled with a wonderfully speedy delivery, made the product a wise purchase in my opinion.

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Mr. X

A cheap book by MAA

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017

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The book is simply a classic. However, the new printing by MAA is TERRIBLE. It is simply a cheap photocopy version of the book. The letters are unclear, the papers are so thin, and the cover is a cheap modification of the original one. I prefer an old version of the book when MAA people still really "printed" books. MAA now just mass produces the book from a single low-quality scanned file. So disappointed!

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Roger

A great geometry book to prepare for high school competition

Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2013

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This is an excellent book for those high school students preparing for proof oriented math competitions (such as USAJMO and USAMO). It contains many advanced theorems (Ceva, Menelaus, Pappus, etc) and techniques (geometry transformation including spiral similarity) that are wildly used by those people making creative geometry contest problems.
However, this book is not written as a typical textbook and you need to have some basic geometry foundation first. For a typical America high school students I would recommend you read Kiselev's Geometry book first (available at [...] before reading this book.

Also for a more structured treatment of similar topics, I recommend "college geometry" by Nathan Altshiller-Court.

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Luis Rodriguez

I am half way through it. Can't put it down.

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2020

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I only wish they could have expanded on some of the topics. I was left wanting more.
Very well written.

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Charles Saunders

Great book

Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2007

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This is a wonderful book if you want to gain a real understanding of what geometry can be (if you like this book you should buy the biography of Coxeter: "King of Infinite Space: Donald Coxeter, the Man Who Saved Geometry" - it is one of the best biographies of a mathematician on the market and shows that Coxeter was a genius and a hoot). However, if you know a significant amount of geometry, then try "Introduction to Geometry, 2nd Edition" as that is the more complete (and (very) much more rigorous) text. Also, if you like this book, then buy "Visual Complex Analysis".

PS. My son is using this book in his high school geometry course (at my insistence) rather than the 'text' he was issued. He is now assisting the teacher with the proofs and problems.

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Master Meow

Have no idea what this book is about but happy kid, happy mom

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2016

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kid loves it, what else can I say? Have no idea what this book is about but happy kid, happy mom.

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M. Goldberg

Want to know what has happened in geometry in the last 400 years?

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2014

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A first-class introduction to pure geometry after the Greeks, covering developments from the 17th century to the middle 20th century. The material presented is well chosen. The proofs are very clear and easy to follow. The exercises are interesting because they usefully develop the material presented in the text and are neither too easy nor too hard.

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Ian_Tomi

Incredible richness

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2017

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This book is short, concise, but the amount of material is really impressive! One of my top 5 books, ever. Good to have a second copy!

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Kindle-Kunde

Moderne Einführung in die Geometrie mit Übungen

Reviewed in Germany on January 12, 2013

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H.S.M. Coxeter ist einer der bekanntesten Geometer des 20. Jahrhunderts; S.L. Greitzer ist Mitarbeiter bei der IMO, die die internationale Wettbewerbe für Mathematik ausrichtet. Dieses Buch, zuerst publiziert in der anspruchsvollen Reihe des MAA (Mathematical Association of America) enthält 6 Kapitel (Dreieckslehre, Kreislehre, Kollinearität, Transformationen, Kreisinversionen und projektive Geometrie) und liefert eine perfekte, moderne Darstellung der "Euklidische Geometrie" im 20. Jahrhundert für Vorlesungen. Das Buch ist unentbehrlich für alle die Geometrie unterrichten; es erfordert fundierte Mathematik- und Englisch-Kenntnisse. Das Buch enthält zahlreiche Übungsaufgaben verschiedenen Schwierigkeitsgrades. Hinweise zu den nichttrivialen Aufgaben werden gegeben. Diese Übungsaufgaben zu allen Kapiteln führen teilweise den Text fort und sind als Herausforderung des Lesers gedacht. Zitat aus dem Buch: "The problems throughout the book contain extensions of the text as well as challenges to the reader."

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Carlo

Geometria

Reviewed in Italy on January 14, 2019

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Ottimo testo d'approfondimento geometrico nel piano. Bella la selezione degli esercizi. Dallo studio del triangolo mediale, ortico e podale alla circonferenza dei nove punti e la retta di Simson. Per proseguire con lo studio delle trasformazioni del piano, i teoremi di allineamento e concorrenza come Pappo, Desargues, Menelao e Ceva, fino all'introduzione della geometria proiettiva. Minime le conoscenze di base necessarie alla lettura.

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and book was in excellent condition. Book contains many theorems and properties beyond ...

Reviewed in Canada on April 16, 2016

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Arrive right on time, and book was in excellent condition.
Book contains many theorems and properties beyond high-school geometry. It is well illustrated with figures and topic-related exercises with hints to solution. Excellent casual reading for those interested in the subject, and a must for those working on geometry.

Saint

Five Stars

Reviewed in India on January 30, 2015

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good product received in excellent condition

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