Curves and Surfaces in Geometric Modeling: Theory and Algorithms
by Jean Gallier
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann 1999
ISBN/ASIN: 1558605991
ISBN-13: 9781558605992
Number of pages: 502
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This book offers both a theoretically unifying understanding of polynomial curves and surfaces and an effective approach to implementation that you can bring to bear on your own work -- whether you are a graduate student, scientist, or practitioner.
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