John Vince explains a comprehensive range of mathematical techniques and problemsolving strategies associated with computer games computer animation special effects virtual reality CAD and other areas of computer graphics in this completely revised and expanded sixth edition. The first five chapters cover a general introduction number sets algebra trigonometry and coordinate systems which are employed in the following chapters on determinants vectors matrix algebra complex numbers geometric transforms quaternion algebra quaternions in space interpolation curves and patches analytical geometry and barycentric coordinates. Following this the reader is introduced to the relatively new subject of geometric algebra followed by two chapters that introduce differential and integral calculus.