99 Points of Intersection by Hans Walser
The 99 points of intersection presented here were collected during a year-long search for surprising concurrence of lines. For each example we find compelling evidence for the sometimes startling fact that in a geometric figure three straight lines, or sometimes circles, pass through one and the same point. Of course, we are familiar with some examples of this from basic elementary geometry - the intersection of medians, altitudes, angle bisectors, and perpendicular bisectors of sides of a triangle. Here there are many more examples - some for figures other than triangles, some where even more than three straight lines pass through a common point. The main part of the book presents 99 points of intersection purely visually, developed in a sequence of figures. In addition the book contains general thoughts on and examples of the points of intersection, as well as some typical methods of proving their existence.
This book is highly recommended for geometers of all ages and a wide range of expertiseIt would be an excellent resource for a course taught with Dynamic Geomeetry Software."" - Mary Coupland, Australian Mathematics Teacher
Hans Walser is lecturer at the Swiss Federal Instititute of Technology and the University of Basel.
| SKU | GOR014078028 |
| ISBN 13 | 9780883855539 |
| ISBN 10 | 0883855534 |
| Title | 99 Points of Intersection |
| Author | Hans Walser |
| Series | Spectrum |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Publisher | Mathematical Association of America |
| Year published | 2006-09-14 |
| Number of pages | 168 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |
