Topics in Geometry

By Robert Bix

This volume presents an accessible, self-contained survey of topics in Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry. It includes plentiful illustrations and exercises in support of the thoroughly worked-out proofs. The author's emphasis on the connections between Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry unifies the range of topics covered.The text opens with a brief review of elementary geometry before proceeding to advanced material. Topics covered include advanced Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry, division ratios and triangles, transformation geometry, projective geometry, conic sections, and hyperbolic and absolute geometry. Topics in Geometry includes over 800 illustrations and extensive exercises of varying difficulty.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0121027406
• ISBN13: 9780121027407
• Release Date: November 1993
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Length: 538 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.0" x 6.5"