Euler's Gem: The Polyhedron Formula and the Birth of Topology (Princeton Science Library)
David S. Richeson explores the polyhedron formula and the mathematical ideas that helped shape topology. Combining geometry with the history of mathematics, Euler’s Gem offers a focused look at an influential result and its place in the development of a major field.
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Euler’s Gem examines the polyhedron formula and its significance in the development of topology.
David S. Richeson presents the mathematical ideas and historical context surrounding this influential result.
The book connects geometry, mathematical discovery, and the emergence of topology in an accessible science title.
Published as part of the Princeton Science Library, it offers readers a focused introduction to an important chapter in mathematical history.
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