Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces | Mathematics

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Through two previous editions the third edition of this popular and intriguing text takes both an analytical/theoretical approach and a visual/intuitive approach to the local and global properties of curves and surfaces. Requiring only multivariable calculus and linear algebra it develops students’ geometric intuition through interactive graphics applets. Applets are presented in Maple workbook format which readers can access using the free Maple Player. The book explains the reasons for various definitions while the interactive applets offer motivation for definitions allowing students to explore examples further and give a visual explanation of complicated theorems. The ability to change …