Portraits of the Earth A Mathematician Looks at Maps |
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| Author:
| Feeman, Timothy G. |
| Series title: | Mathematical World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8218-3255-4 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2002 |
| Publisher: | American Mathematical Society
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $47.00 |
Book Description:
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Explores the mathematical ideas involved in creating and analyzing maps. This book presents the famous problem of mapping the earth. Through the visual context of maps and mapmaking, it shows students how contemporary mathematics can help them to understand and explain the world.
Explores the mathematical ideas involved in creating and analyzing maps. This book presents the famous problem of mapping the earth. Through the visual context of maps and mapmaking, it shows students how contemporary mathematics can help them to understand and explain the world.