Trigonometric Delights - (Princeton Science Library) 3rd Edition by Eli Maor (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A fun, entertaining exploration of the ideas and people behind the growth of trigonometry</b> <p/>Trigonometry has a reputation as a dry, difficult branch of mathematics, a glorified form of geometry complicated by tedious computation. In <i>Trigonometric Delights</i>, Eli Maor dispels this view. Rejecting the usual descriptions of sine, cosine, and their trigonometric relatives, he brings the subject to life in a compelling blend of history, biography, and mathematics. From the proto-trigonometry of the Egyptian pyramid builders and the first true trigonometry developed by Greek astronomers, to the epicycles and hypocycles of the toy Spirograph, Maor presents both a survey of the main elements of trigonometry and a unique account of its vital contribution to science and social growth. A tapestry of stories, curiosities, insights, and illustrations, <i>Trigonometric Delights </i>irrevocably changes how we see this essential mathematical discipline.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Eli Maor</b> is a former professor of the history of mathematics at Loyola University Chicago. His books include the internationally acclaimed <i>To Infinity and Beyond</i>, <i>e: The Story of a Number</i>, <i>The Pythagorean Theorem: A 4,000-Year History</i>, and <i>Music by the Numbers</i> (all Princeton).
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