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Modern Geometries by James R. Smart is a mathematics available to read on EtoBox.
What is Modern Geometries about?
This comprehensive, best-selling text focuses on the study of many different geometries -- rather than a single geometry -- and is thoroughly modern in its approach. Each chapter is essentially a short course on one aspect of modern geometry, including finite geometries, the geometry of transformations, convexity, advanced Euclidian geometry, inversion, projective geometry, geometric aspects of topology, and non-Euclidean geometries. This edition reflects the recommendations of the COMAP proceedings on Geometry's Future, the NCTM standards, and the Professional Standards for Teaching Mathematics. References to a new companion text, Active Geometry by David A. Thomas encourage students to explore the geometry of motion through the use of computer software. Using Active Geometry at the beginning of various sections allows professors to give students a somewhat more intuitive introduction using current technology before moving on to more abstract concepts and theorems.
Who reads Modern Geometries?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- James R. Smart
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning
- Published
- 1997
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780534351885
- Category
- mathematics
- Subjects
- Mathematics, Stem
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (18 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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