TY - BOOK AU - Acheson,D.J. TI - The wonder book of geometry: a mathematical story SN - 9780198846383 : PY - 2020/// CY - Oxford PB - Oxford University Press KW - Geometry KW - Mathematics KW - History N1 - Formerly CIP; Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - David Acheson transports us into the world of geometry, one of the oldest branches of mathematics. He describes its history, from ancient Greece to the present day, and its emphasis on proofs. With its elegant deduction and practical applications, he demonstrates how geometry offers the quickest route to the spirit of mathematics at its best ER -