{"product_id":"the-geometry-of-rene-descartes-with-a-facsimile-of-the-first-edition-dover-books-on-mathematics","title":"The Geometry of René Descartes: With a Facsimile of the First Edition (Dover Books on Mathematics)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: René Descartes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unabridged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780486600680\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 244\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRené Descartes' \u003cem\u003eThe Geometry\u003c\/em\u003e is a monumental work that marks the foundation of modern analytical geometry. Originally published in 1637, this book revolutionized the entire conception of geometry and mathematics. Descartes introduced a novel way of thinking about geometry by reducing it to algebra and analysis. His approach allowed the translation of geometric problems into algebraic equations, paving the way for the development of modern mathematics as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unabridged edition of the definitive English translation includes Descartes' groundbreaking contributions, such as his systematic classification of curves and the demonstration of algebraic solutions to geometric problems. Not only did Descartes' work open up new paths for geometry, but his geometric interpretation of negative quantities influenced later developments in the theory of continuity and the function theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into three key sections: \u003cem\u003eProblems the Construction of which Requires Only Straight Lines and Circles\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOn the Nature of Curved Lines\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eOn the Construction of Solid and Supersolid Problems\u003c\/em\u003e. This edition includes both the English translation and the original 1637 French text, interleaved on each page, along with Descartes' original illustrations. The comprehensive footnotes provide valuable explanations and further bibliographic information, making this an essential text for anyone studying the history of mathematics or the development of analytical geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribed as the greatest single step ever made in the progress of exact sciences, \u003cem\u003eThe Geometry\u003c\/em\u003e continues to be a cornerstone of mathematical thought, reshaping the way we understand and approach mathematics today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dover","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49971448742192,"sku":"Sarat_9780486600680","price":924.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/dover-book-default-title-the-geometry-of-rene-descartes-with-a-facsimile-of-the-first-edition-dover-books-on-mathematics-41358032634160.jpg?v=1775961801","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/the-geometry-of-rene-descartes-with-a-facsimile-of-the-first-edition-dover-books-on-mathematics","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}