Mathematical Illustrations: A Manual of Geometry and PostScript - Couverture souple

Casselman, Bill

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521547881 ISBN 13 : 9780521547888

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2004

Synopsis

Book by Casselman Bill

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This practical introduction to the techniques needed to produce mathematical illustrations of high quality is suitable for anyone with a modest acquaintance with coordinate geometry. The author combines a completely self-contained step-by-step introduction to the graphics programming language PostScript with advice on what goes into good mathematical illustrations, chapters showing how good graphics can be used to explain mathematics, and a treatment of all the mathematics needed to make such illustrations. The many small simple graphics projects can also be used in courses in geometry, graphics, or general mathematics. Code for many of the illustrations is included, and can be downloaded from the book's web site: www.math.ubc.ca/~cass/graphics/manual. Mathematicians, scientists, engineers, and even graphic designers seeking help in creating technical illustrations need look no further.

Revue de presse :

'... I recommend it to all who are professionally or even casually interested in mathematical illustration ... Casselman's book teaches you to appreciate the marvels of PostScript and of the geometry ideas relevant to this curious computer language.' George K. Francis, American Scientist

'... an excellent introduction to PostScript ... The book is written in a style which is easy to understand and invites the reader to experiment as the journey progresses ... I feel that the book would be useful to mathematicians and scientists wanting to create high quality illustrations.' Mathematics Today

'... instructive and attractive reading.' Zentralblatt MATH

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0521547881
• ISBN 13: 9780521547888
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 336