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ERIC Number: EJ420612
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-9890
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What Is Geometry?
Chern, Shiing-Shen
American Mathematical Monthly, v97 n8 p679-86 Oct 1990
Discussed are the major historical developments of geometry. Euclid, Descartes, Klein's Erlanger Program, Gaus and Riemann, globalization, topology, Elie Cartan, and an application to molecular biology are included as topics. (KR)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, College Mathematics, DNA, Genetics, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education, Mathematics History, Mathematics Skills, Problem Solving
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Note: Journal availability: See SE 547 161.