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I was a little worried when I first agreed to review this book
because, even though I loved Geometry in school, it has been
several years since I took the class. But I found "A Geometric
Analysis of the Platonic Solids and Other Semi-Regular Polyhedra"
to be very reader-friendly. The author's enthusiastic approach to
geometry immediately drew me in. The definitions and the
clearly-defined illustrations (over 140 throughout the book) also
brought me up-to-speed very quickly. This book is an excellent
resource for those studying geometry and I wish that something like
this had been available to me when I was in school.
The author introduces a geometric explanation of Phi Ratio, the
Fibonacci Series and the Pentagon. I was particularly fascinated
with the Fibonacci Series and its relationship to nature. Once you
really start understanding the sequence of the Fibonacci Series it
becomes really obvious in many life forms from plants to shells to
the human body. It repeatedly shows the incredible intelligence
behind every form of life on this planet and that nothing is
created randomly. The book also includes an investigation of the
five Platonic Solids and other prominent polyhedra. Each theory
includes very detailed reference charts and diagrams.
The author states that "A Geometric Analysis of the Platonic Solids
and Other Semi-Regular Polyhedra" is for teachers, researchers and
the Generally Curious. As one of the Generally Curious I found this
to be an excellent book and would recommend it to anyone who is
studying Geometry or has an interest in Math. The Prerequisites
listed are: knowledge of simple algebra and elementary
trigonometry. No brainiac math skills required! You only need the
ability to appreciate nature's own logic. I applaud the author's
fascinating approach to this topic.
-- Cherie Fisher for Reader Views
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