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Hi, Just wondering. Has anyone tried Harold Jacobs Geometry first edition (1974). I've considered getting it instead of 2nd edition, but don't know how big the difference is between them.
Tobias Funke said:From when I was thinking about a geometry book to get, I thought I remembered another member, mathwonk, mentioned that he likes the first edition. Googling "jacobs geometry mathwonk" led right to his quote:
"i looked in vain for the promised review of these books. I am a longtime fan of harold jacobs' book, first edition, which my 8 year old enjoyed, and was saddened by the watering down of the 3rd edition, rendering it less fun and less rigorous at the same time!
that is hard to do, but they not only took out much of the wonderful discussion of proofs and logic, enlivened by hilarious rhymes and puzzles from lewis carroll, but also removed many of the witty cartoons, replacing them with unfunny ones, as if not only logic but also cleverness were evil somehow in learning geometry."
No mention of the second edition, but mathwonk is a professional mathematician--I think a geometer even--so if he likes the first edition I'm sure it's good. He seems to prefer the earlier editions of most books, actually.
The first edition of Harold Jacobs Geometry covers topics such as angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, circles, area, volume, and basic proofs.
This book can be used for both self-study and in a classroom setting. It includes clear explanations and examples, making it easy to follow along on your own. However, it can also be used in a classroom with a teacher to guide and facilitate learning.
The only prerequisite for using this book is a basic understanding of algebra. Some knowledge of geometry may also be helpful, but it is not necessary.
Yes, there are supplemental materials and resources available for this textbook, such as a solutions manual, practice problems, and online resources. These can be found on the publisher's website or through other online resources.
The first edition of Harold Jacobs Geometry is similar to later editions in terms of content and organization. However, the later editions may have updated examples, exercises, and technology integration. It is recommended to use the latest edition for the most updated and comprehensive material.