Shape and Shape Theory
$620.71
- Hardcover
328 pages
- Release Date
26 August 1999
Summary
Shape and Shape Theory D. G. Kendall Churchill College, University of Cambridge, UK D. Barden Girton College, University of Cambridge, UK T. K. Carne King’s College, University of Cambridge, UK H. Le University of Nottingham, UK The statistical theory of shape is a relatively new topic and is generating a great deal of interest and comment by statisticians, engineers and computer scientists. Mathematically, ‘shape’ is the geometrical information required to describe an object when location, s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780471968238 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0471968234 |
| Series: | Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics |
| Author: | D.G. Kendall, D. Barden, T.K. Carne, H. Le |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Imprint: | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 328 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 26 August 1999 |
| Weight: | 624g |
| Dimensions: | 239mm x 165mm x 26mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“This is a fascinating book mixing geometry, topology and probability theory…” (London Mathematical Society Bulletin, Vol 32, 2000)
“The potential value that his volume should have to researchers in many areas for years to come.” (Short Book Reviews, August 2000)
“I would like to conclude this review by strongly recommending that geodists have this book on desk within ready reach of hands” (Journal of Geodesy, Vol. 75, 2001)
”…a mathematical jewel…” (Mathematical Reviews, 2003g)
About The Author
D.G. Kendall
David George Kendall FRS was an English statistician and mathematician, known for his work on probability, statistical shape analysis, ley lines and queueing theory. He spent most of his academic life in the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.
D. Barden is the author of Shape and Shape Theory, published by Wiley.
T. K. Carne is the author of Shape and Shape Theory, published by Wiley.
H. Le is the author of Shape and Shape Theory, published by Wiley.
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