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Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: D. M. Y. Sommerville's *The Elements of Non-Euclidean Geometry* provides a detailed introduction to the principles and development of non-Euclidean geometry, focusing on hyperbolic and elliptical geometries. The book examines the historical evolution of these geometric systems, which arose from the rejection of Euclid's fifth postulate. Sommerville explains how these alternative geometries challenge the traditional Euclidean view of space, highlighting their significance in both mathematics and physics. The text delves into the fundamental properties of non-Euclidean spaces, their mathematical structure, and their implications for understanding the geometry of the universe, especially in relation to curved spaces. About The Author: Duncan MacLaren Young Sommerville (18791934) was a Scottish mathematician and astronomer renowned for his contributions to geometry and astronomy. His notable works include *The Elements of Non-Euclidean Geometry* (1914), which explored non-Euclidean spaces, and *An Introduction to the Geometry of N Dimensions* (1929), which examined higher-dimensional geometry. Sommerville also published *Analytical Conics* (1933) and *Analytical Geometry of Three Dimensions* (1934), both of which advanced the study of conic sections and three-dimensional geometry. A fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Royal Astronomical Society, Sommerville made significant contributions to mathematical theory and its applications in physics. The Title 'The Elements Of Non-Euclidean Geometry written/authored/edited by D. M.Y. Sommerville', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789374932827 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 300 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Mathematics. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 300.