This practical introduction to the techniques needed to produce mathematical illustrations of high quality is suitable for anyone with a modest acquaintance with coordinate geometry. The author combines a completely self-contained step-by-step introduction to the graphics programming language PostScript with advice on what goes into good mathematical illustrations, chapters showing how good graphics can be used to explain mathematics, and a treatment of all the mathematics needed to make such illustrations. The many small simple graphics projects can also be used in courses in geometry, graphics, or general mathematics. Code for many of the illustrations is included, and can be downloaded from the book's web site: www.math.ubc.ca/~cass/graphics/manual. Mathematicians, scientists, engineers, and even graphic designers seeking help in creating technical illustrations need look no further.
- ISBN13 9780521547888
- Publish Date 28 December 2004
- Publish Status Inactive
- Out of Print 3 September 2014
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Cambridge University Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 336
- Language English