Taxicab Geometry - Eugene F. Krause

Taxicab Geometry by Eugene F. Krause offers an accessible introduction to a mathematical system where distance is not measured using straight lines. This paperback edition is published by Dover Publications Inc.

Key details

• Author: Eugene F. Krause
• Subtitle: Adventure in Non-Euclidean Geometry
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 96
• Publication date: 28 March 2003
• ISBN: 9780486252025

Synopsis

This concise guide explores an unusual approach to geometry in which distance is defined differently from the familiar straight-line measure. Alongside comparisons with Euclidean geometry, it considers applications to urban geography and planning, showing how the ideas can be used in practical contexts.

Principles are supported throughout with graphs, exercises and research problems, with selected answers provided to help check understanding. Categorised within science, mathematics and engineering, it suits readers looking for a focused introduction to non-Euclidean geometry.

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