King of infinite space : Donald Coxeter, the man who saved geometry
Roberts, Siobhan2007
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Geometry is far more than just shapes and numbers. It governs much of our lives, from architecture and data-mining technology to aerodynamic car design, life-like characters in animated movies, the molecules of food, even our own body chemistry. This title discusses the groundbreaking work of Donald Coxeter, the greatest geometer of his age.
Main title:
King of infinite space : Donald Coxeter, the man who saved geometry / Siobhan Roberts.
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Imprint:
London : Profile, 2007.
Collation:
xv, 399 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: Toronto, Ont.: Anansi, 2006.Includes bibliographical references (p. 363-376) and index.
ISBN:
9781846680076 (pbk)1846680077 (pbk)
Dewey class:
516'.0092
Language:
English
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BRN:
202429
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