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Hinged Dissections Greg N. Frederickson (Purdue University, Indiana)

Hinged Dissections By Greg N. Frederickson (Purdue University, Indiana)

Hinged Dissections by Greg N. Frederickson (Purdue University, Indiana)


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Summary

Explore ways to create hinged collections of pieces that swing together to form a polygon, star, cross or even three-dimensional figures. Swing them another way and, like magic, they form another figure! This book's profuse illustrations and lively text will be accessible to anyone who remembers secondary school geometry.

Hinged Dissections Summary

Hinged Dissections: Swinging and Twisting by Greg N. Frederickson (Purdue University, Indiana)

Using this book, you can explore ways to create hinged collections of pieces that swing together to form a figure. Swing them another way and they form another figure! The profuse illustrations and lively text will show you how to find a wealth of hinged dissections for all kinds of polygons, stars and crosses, curved and even three-dimensional figures. For an added challenge, you can try using different kinds of hinges for twisting and flipping pieces. The author includes careful explanation of ingenious techniques, as well as puzzles and solutions for readers of all mathematical levels. If you remember any secondary school geometry, you are already on your way. These novel and original dissections will be a gold mine for math puzzle enthusiasts, for math educators in search of enrichment topics, and for anyone who loves to see beautiful objects in motion.

Hinged Dissections Reviews

Review of the hardback: '... this book is highly recommended. It is extremely readable, attractively presented and there is hardly a page devoid of eye-catching illustrations. The enthusiasm of the author for his subject is evident throughout, yet he never allows this to transgress upon the thoroughness with which he treats his subject.' The Mathematical Gazette
Review of the hardback: '... can be read as a research monograph in discrete geometry ... but also as a leisure-time book for everybody interested in geometrical puzzles and patterns, in ingenious and surprising constructions, that is, for all who love the beauty and diversity of geometrical objects.' Internationale Mathematische Nachrichten

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. If it ain't got that swing; 2. Hinging on the details; 3. Tricks for turning; 4. Making squares dance; 5. L'affaire triangulaire; 6. Return to polygonia; 7. Who's the squarest of them all?; 8. Stepping around; 9. All in the family; 10. Elation in tessellations; 11. Strips revealed; 12. With a little help from my friends; 13. At cross purposes; 14. Handling the curves; 15. And also starring; 16. Four of a kind; 17. As the whirled turns; 18. A new breed of swingers; 19. Not your regular polygons; 20. Into another dimension; 21. The flip side; 22. Twist and shout!; 23. Puzzles unhinged; Afterword; Bibliography; Index of dissections; General index.

Additional information

GOR012220335
9780521811927
0521811929
Hinged Dissections: Swinging and Twisting by Greg N. Frederickson (Purdue University, Indiana)
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Cambridge University Press
20020826
300
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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