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About Vectors (Dover Books on Mathematics),Used
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From his unusual beginning in 'Defining a vector' to his final comments on 'What then is a vector?' author Banesh Hoffmann has written a book that is provocative and unconventional. In his emphasis on the unresolved issue of defining a vector, Hoffmann mixes pure and applied mathematics without using calculus. The result is a treatment that can serve as a supplement and corrective to textbooks, as well as collateral reading in all courses that deal with vectors.Major topics include vectors and the parallelogram law; algebraic notation and basic ideas; vector algebra; scalars and scalar products; vector products and quotients of vectors; and tensors. The author writes with a fresh, challenging style, making all complex concepts readily understandable. Nearly 400 exercises appear throughout the text.Professor of Mathematics at Queens College at the City University of New York, Banesh Hoffmann is also the author of The Strange Story of the Quantum and other important books. This volume provides much that is new for both students and their instructors, and it will certainly generate debate and discussion in the classroom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'About Vectors' by Banesh Hoffmann? A: The book primarily focuses on the definition and understanding of vectors, exploring both pure and applied mathematics without the use of calculus.
- Q: Who is the author of 'About Vectors'? A: The author is Banesh Hoffmann, a Professor of Mathematics at Queens College, City University of New York.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'About Vectors'? A: Major topics include the parallelogram law, algebraic notation, vector algebra, scalars and scalar products, vector products, quotients of vectors, and tensors.
- Q: How many pages does 'About Vectors' have? A: The book contains 144 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'About Vectors'? A: The book was published on June 1, 1975.
- Q: Is 'About Vectors' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book's fresh and challenging style makes complex concepts readily understandable, making it suitable for beginners as well as advanced students.
- Q: Does 'About Vectors' include exercises? A: Yes, the book features nearly 400 exercises throughout the text to enhance understanding and application of the concepts.
- Q: What type of binding is used for 'About Vectors'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What edition of 'About Vectors' is being offered? A: This is a reprint edition of 'About Vectors'.
- Q: Can 'About Vectors' serve as supplementary material for courses? A: Yes, it can serve as a supplement and corrective to textbooks, making it useful for courses that deal with vectors.