The Glorious Golden Ratio .What exactly is the Golden Ratio? How was it discovered? Where is it found? These questions and more are thoroughly explained in this engaging tour of one of mathematics' most interesting phenomena. The authors trace the appearance o
| TITLE | : | The Glorious Golden Ratio |
| AUTHOR | : | |
| RATING | : | 4.54 (412 Votes) |
| ASIN | : | 1616144238 |
| FORMAT TYPE | : | Hardcover |
| NUMBER of PAGES | : | 363 Pages |
| PUBLISH DATE | : | 2011-11-15 |
| GENRE | : |
What exactly is the Golden Ratio? How was it discovered? Where is it found? These questions and more are thoroughly explained in this engaging tour of one of mathematics' most interesting phenomena. The authors trace the appearance of the Golden Ratio throughout history, demonstrate a variety of ingenious techniques used to construct it, and illustrate the many surprising geometric figures in which the Golden Ratio is embedded.
Requiring no more than an elementary knowledge of geometry and algebra, the authors give readers a new appreciation of the indispensable qualities and inherent beauty of mathematics.
EDITORIAL :
"Beautiful geometric constructions abound, making browsing the book a pleasure. Valuable for all mathematics collectionshighly recommended."
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"Requiring no more than an elementary knowledge of geometry and algebra, The Glorious Golden Ratio will give all readers a new appreciation of the indispensable qualities and the inherent beauty of mathematics."
- Mathematical Review
"The reader of mathematical literature will feel at home in Posamentier's book. The work is sophisticated and serious, leaving the reader to reflect on the properties and nature of the iconic golden ratio."
- Sacramento/ San Francisco Book Review
"From relationships between the Golden Ratio and other famous number sets to appearances in nature, literature and technology, this provides a wide-ranging discus
REVIEW :
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