Geometry is a classical core part of mathematics which, with its birth, marked the beginning of the mathematical sciences. Thus, not surprisingly, geometry has played a key role in many important developments of mathematics in the past, as well as in present times. While focusing on modern mathematics, one has to emphasize the increasing role of discrete mathematics, or equivalently, the broad movement to establish discrete analogues of major components of mathematics. In this way, the works of a number of outstanding mathema- cians including H. S. M. Coxeter (Canada), C. A. Rogers (United Kingdom), and L. Fejes-T oth (Hungary) led to the new and fast developing eld called discrete geometry. One can brie y describe this branch of geometry as the study of discrete arrangements of geometric objects in Euclidean, as well as in non-Euclidean spaces. This, as a classical core part, also includes the theory of polytopes and tilings in addition to the theory of packing and covering. D- crete geometry is driven by problems often featuring a very clear visual and applied character. The solutions use a variety of methods of modern mat- matics, including convex and combinatorial geometry, coding theory, calculus of variations, di erential geometry, group theory, and topology, as well as geometric analysis and number theory.
Reviews

From the reviews:

"The present volume actually surveys packing and covering problems in Euclidean space and close cousins. ... Bezdek ... surveys the state of the art, best results, and outstanding conjectures for a host of problems. ... Summing Up: Recommended. Academic audiences, upper-division undergraduates through researchers/faculty." (D. V. Feldman, Choice, Vol. 48 (5), January, 2011)

"The book is intended for graduate students interested in discrete geometry. The book provides a road map to the state-of-the-art of several topics in discrete geometry. It can also serve as a textbook for a graduate level course or a seminar. Additionally, the book is extremely current, with many references to as late as 2009-2010 publications." (Alex Bogomolny, The Mathematical Association of America, August, 2010)

"This very interesting monograph contains a selection of topics in discrete geometry, mainly those on which the author and his collaborators have worked. ... The many conjectures and problems to be found throughout the text will serve as an inspiration to many discrete geometers." (Konrad Swanepoel, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1207, 2011)

Book Information
ISBN 9781441905994
Author Karoly Bezdek
Format Hardback
Page Count 166
Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc.