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Taxicab Geometry: An Adventure in Non-Euclidean Geometry
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Author/Editor: Eugene F. Krause
ISBN 10:0486252027
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Fascinating, accessible introduction to unusual mathematical system in which distance is not measured by straight lines. Topics include applications to urban geography and planning plus comparisons to Euclidean geometry. Every principle is illustrated and clarified with numerous research problems, ex...  read more
 


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Product Description:

Fascinating, accessible introduction to unusual mathematical system in which distance is not measured by straight lines. Topics include applications to urban geography and planning plus comparisons to Euclidean geometry. Every principle is illustrated and clarified with numerous research problems, exercises, and graphs. Selected answers to problems.
Reprint of the Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Menlo Park, California, 1975 edition.

Product Details:

ISBN 10: 0486252027
ISBN 13: 9780486252025
Author/Editor: Eugene F. Krause
Format: Book
Page Count: 96
Dimensions: 5 3/8 x 8 1/2
Publication date: January 1987
Table of Contents: Click here to view the Table of Contents

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