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La Philosophie Géométrique de Henri Poincaré (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book introduces readers to one of the most fascinating chapters in the history of mathematics: the development of non-Euclidean geometry. It begins by reviewing the traditional Euclidean understanding of geometry that prevailed for centuries, then explores the groundbreaking work of the Hungarian mathematician Janos Bolyai and the Russian mathematician Nikolai Ivanovich Lobachevsky. The author traces the genesis of their ideas from early attempts to prove Euclid's fifth postulate, through their development of a new kind of geometry, to the influence their work had on the broader scientific community. The book also examines the profound philosophical implications of non-Euclidean geometry, showing how it challenged the idea that there is only one true geometry and opening the door to new ways of thinking about the nature of space. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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Book Title: La Philosophie Géométrique de Henri Poincaré (Classic Reprint)

Topic: Mathématiques, Calcul

Genre: Classics

Original Language: French

Country/Region of Manufacture: America

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

Intended Audience: Adults

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Number of Pages: 218 Pages

Language: French

Publication Name: Philosophie Geometrique De Henri Poincare (Classic Reprint)

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Subject: Calculus

Publication Year: 2016

Item Height: 0.5 in

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 10.6 Oz

Item Length: 9 in

Subject Area: Mathematics

Author: Louis Rougier

Item Width: 6 in

Format: Trade Paperback

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