Geometry: A Very Short Introduction

Maciej Dunajski

Oct 2022 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Liam Gerrard

About this audiobook

The study of geometry is at least 2500 years old, and it is within this field that the concept of mathematical proof-deductive reasoning from a set of axioms-first arose. To this day geometry remains a very active area of research in mathematics. This Very Short Introduction covers the areas of mathematics falling under geometry, starting with topics such as Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries, and ranging to curved spaces, projective geometry in Renaissance art, and geometry of space-time inside a black hole. Starting from the basics, Maciej Dunajski proceeds from concrete examples (of mathematical objects like Platonic solids, or theorems like the Pythagorean theorem) to general principles. Throughout, he outlines the role geometry plays in the broader context of science and art.

About the author

Maciej Dunajski is a fellow and graduate tutor at Clare College and a professor in mathematical physics at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge. He is the author of Solitons, Instantons, and Twistors.

Liam Gerrard is an award-winning voice artist with over ten years of experience working in every field of the voice industry, as well as a highly acclaimed stage and screen actor. A 2017 Audie Award nominee, he has narrated over thirty audiobooks in a wide range of genres and styles.