Trigonometric Delights
By Eli Maor
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By Eli Maor
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A fun, entertaining exploration of the ideas and people behind the growth of trigonometry
Trigonometry has a reputation as a dry, difficult branch of mathematics, a glorified form of geometry complicated by tedious computation. In Trigonometric Delights, 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 ...





















