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Flatterland, Like Flatland, Only More So By Ian Stewart Hardcover 1st Pr 2001
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A book in excellent condition. Cover is shiny and undamaged, and the dust jacket is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- “Very good pre-owned condition - like new”
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Product Type
- Hardcover
- Special Attributes
- First Printing, Dust Jacket
- Year
- 2001
- ISBN
- 9780738204420
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Basic Books
ISBN-10
0738204420
ISBN-13
9780738204420
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1821910
Product Key Features
Book Title
Flatterland : like Flat Land only more So
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2001
Topic
General, Science Fiction / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Mathematics, Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2001-094696
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
823/.914
Synopsis
In 1884, Edwin A. Abbott published a brilliant novel about mathematics and philosophy that charmed and fascinated all of England. As both a witty satire of Victorian society and a means by which to explore the fourth dimension, Flatland remains a tour de force. Now, British mathematician and accomplished science writer Ian Stewart has written a fascinating, modern sequel to Abbott's book. Through larger-than-life characters and an inspired story line, Flatterland explores our present understanding of the shape and origins of the universe, the nature of space, time, and matter, as well as modern geometries and their applications. The journey begins when our heroine, Victoria Line, comes upon her great-great-grandfather A. Square's diary, hidden in the attic. The writings help her to contact the Space Hopper, who becomes her guide and mentor through eleven dimensions. Along the way, we meet Schrödinger's Cat, The Charming Construction Entity, The Mandelblot (who lives in Fractalia), and Moobius the one-sided cow. In the tradition of Alice in Wonder-land and The Phantom Toll Booth, this magnificent investigation into the nature of reality is destined to become a modern classic., In 1884, Edwin A. Abbott published a brilliant novel about mathematics and philosophy that charmed and fascinated all of England. As both a witty satire of Victorian society and a means by which to explore the fourth dimension, Flatland remains a tour de force. Now, British mathematician and accomplished science writer Ian Stewart has written a fascinating, modern sequel to Abbott's book. Through larger-than-life characters and an inspired story line, Flatterland explores our present understanding of the shape and origins of the universe, the nature of space, time, and matter, as well as modern geometries and their applications. The journey begins when our heroine, Victoria Line, comes upon her great-great-grandfather A. Square's diary, hidden in the attic. The writings help her to contact the Space Hopper, who becomes her guide and mentor through eleven dimensions. Along the way, we meet Schrodinger's Cat, The Charming Construction Entity, The Mandelblot (who lives in Fractalia), and Moobius the one-sided cow. In the tradition of Alice in Wonder-land and The Phantom Toll Booth, this magnificent investigation into the nature of reality is destined to become a modern classic.
LC Classification Number
PR6069.T4588F58 2001
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- t***f (685)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGood purchase.
- l***u (430)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem came quickly, was as described and packaged well. Thank you!
- z***5 (150)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseCarefully packaged with love. Item as described in excellent condition. Arrived quickly. Priced fairly.