Vector Geometry (Dover Books on Mathematics) [Paperback] Robinson, Gilbert de B.

Book Details:

• Book Title: Algebra and Geometry

• Author: Gilbert De B. Robinson

• Binding: Paperback

• Edition: Unabridged

• ISBN: 9780486481609

• Number of Pages: 176

• Release Date: 16-06-2011

• Language: English

About the Book:

Algebra and Geometry offers a clear and concise introduction to the relationship between algebra and geometry, making it an excellent resource for undergraduate students. Written by Gilbert De B. Robinson, a Cambridge-educated mathematician, the book presents a variety of algebraic concepts and geometrical topics that build on one another. It is accessible to anyone with a basic knowledge of plane geometry.

Topics covered in the book include lines and planes, determinants and linear equations, matrices, groups and linear transformations, and vectors and vector spaces. In addition to these foundational subjects, Robinson delves into more advanced concepts like conics and quadrics, homogeneous coordinates, projective geometry, geometry on the sphere, and the reduction of real matrices to diagonal form.

The text is filled with exercises throughout each chapter, with complete answers provided at the end to help reinforce the material.

Key Features:

• Clear exploration of the relationship between algebra and geometry.

• Topics include basic geometric concepts, matrices, vectors, projective geometry, and more.

• Designed for undergraduate students with elementary knowledge of plane geometry.

• Numerous exercises with complete answers at the end for practice and self-assessment.