Modern Geometry with Applications

by George A. Jennings

This introduction to modern geometry differs from other books in the field due to its emphasis on applications and its discussion of special relativity as a major example of a non-Euclidean geometry. Additionally, it covers the two important areas of non-Euclidean geometry, spherical geometry and projective geometry, as well as emphasising transformations, and conics and planetary orbits. Much emphasis is placed on applications throughout the book, which motivate the topics, and many additional applications are given in the exercises. It makes an excellent introduction for those who need to know how geometry is used in addition to its formal theory.

Genres: Mathematics

212 pages, Paperback

First published June 10, 1994

Reviews

[Melissa]

My professor wrote this book. It's meant as a aid/homework/textbook for his modern geometry class. (He's an excellent professor by the way! And excellent class!)