The Joy of Geometry by Alfred S. Posamentier

Description

Who knew that straight lines, circles, and area could be so interesting?

If you remember anything about high school geometry class, it’s probably doing proofs. But geometry is more than axioms, postulates, theorems, and proofs. It’s the science of beautiful and extraordinary geometric relationships—most of which is lost in high school classrooms where the focus is on the rigour of logically proving those relationships.

In The Joy of Geometry, Alfred S. Posamentier, a veteran math educator reveals the hidden fascinations of geometry and why this staple of math education is important.

This book awakens readers to the appeal of geometry by placing the focus squarely on its visually compelling features and intrinsic elegance. Who knew that straight lines, circles, and area could be so interesting? Not to mention optical illusions. So, get out the rulers, compasses, or even a software program, and discover geometry for the first time.

About the Author

Alfred S. Posamentier

ALFRED S. POSAMENTIER has published over 60 books in the area of mathematics and mathematics education, including the most recent Math Makers (with Christian Spreitzer). Currently, he is Distinguished Lecturer at New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York. After having been on the faculty of the City College of the City University of New York for 40 years, where he was professor of mathematics education and dean of the School of Education, he subsequently held the same positions at Mercy College, New York, for five years. He then served as an executive director for internationalization and sponsored programs at Long Island University, New York.