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H. S. M. Coxeter
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ISBN: 0486409198
Page Count: 288
Dimensions: 5 3/8 x 8 1/2
These absorbing essays by a distinguished mathematician provide a compelling demonstration of the charms of mathematics. Stimulating and thought-provoking, this collection is sure to interest students, mathematicians and any math buff with its lucid treatment of geometry and the crucial role geometry plays in a wide range of mathematical applications.

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