Geometry in Our Three-dimensional World
Geometry in Our Three-dimensional World by Alfred S. Posamentier, published by World Scientific in November 2021, offers a comprehensive overview of three-dimensional geometry as experienced in everyday life. This 440-page book explores a variety of topics, including the psychology of spatial perception, principles of 3D modeling and printing, and the historical context of perspective as developed by Renaissance artists. It also delves into subjects such as Origami, polyhedral shapes, knot theory, and the geometry involved in solar and lunar eclipses.
Readers will find that the book is designed for a general audience and is enriched with over 420 color illustrations that clarify concepts and replace formal mathematical arguments with visual representations. The content covers practical applications of geometry, such as optimal packing and cartography, while providing insights into the nuances of spatial phenomena. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in mathematics, geometry, and its historical and philosophical contexts.
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The book presents a comprehensive overview of various aspects of three-dimensional geometry that can be experienced on a daily basis. By covering the wide range of topics – from the psychology of spatial perception to the principles of 3D modelling and printing, from the invention of perspective by Renaissance artists to the art of Origami, from polyhedral shapes to the theory of knots, from patterns in space to the problem of optimal packing, and from the problems of cartography to the geometry of solar and lunar eclipses – this book provides deep insight into phenomena related to the geometry of space and exposes incredible nuances that can enrich our lives.
The book is aimed at the general readership and provides more than 420 color illustrations that support the explanations and replace formal mathematical arguments with clear graphical representations.
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