Euler's Gem: The Polyhedron Formula and the Birth of Topology

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Euler's Gem: The Polyhedron Formula and the Birth of Topology
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David S. Richeson
SeriesPrinceton Science Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:336
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenreHistory of mathematics
ISBN/Barcode 9780691191379
ClassificationsDewey:514.09
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 221 b/w illus. 8 tables.

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 23 July 2019
Publication Country United States

Description

How a simple equation reshaped mathematics Leonhard Euler's polyhedron formula describes the structure of many objects-from soccer balls and gemstones to Buckminster Fuller's buildings and giant all-carbon molecules. Yet Euler's theorem is so simple it can be explained to a child. From ancient Greek geometry to today's cutting-edge research, Eul

Author Biography

David S. Richeson is professor of mathematics at Dickinson College.

Reviews

"Everything in the book is very well illustrated with insightful graphics that, together with the text, make results almost like being obvious."---Adhemar Bultheel, European Mathematical Society