Flatterland: Like Flatland Only More So
| 作者 | Ian Stewart |
|---|---|
| 出版社 | Ingram International Inc |
| 商品描述 | Flatterland: Like Flatland Only More So：In1884,EdwinA.AbbottpublishedabrilliantnovelaboutmathematicsandphilosophythatcharmedandfascinatedallofEngland.Asbothawi |
內容簡介
內容簡介 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 Schröger'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.
作者介紹
作者介紹 Ian Stewart is emeritus professor of mathematics at the University of Warwick. His recent books include Calculating the Cosmos, Significant Figures, In Pursuit of the Unknown, and Professor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures. He is a fellow of the Royal Society. He lives in Coventry, UK.
商品規格
| 書名 / | Flatterland: Like Flatland Only More So |
|---|---|
| 作者 / | Ian Stewart |
| 簡介 / | Flatterland: Like Flatland Only More So：In1884,EdwinA.AbbottpublishedabrilliantnovelaboutmathematicsandphilosophythatcharmedandfascinatedallofEngland.Asbothawi |
| 出版社 / | Ingram International Inc |
| ISBN13 / | 9780738206752 |
| ISBN10 / | |
| EAN / | 9780738206752 |
| 誠品26碼 / | |
| 重量(g) / | 317.5 |
| 裝訂 / | P:平裝 |
| 頁數 / | 320 |
| 語言 / | 3:英文 |
| 級別 / | N:無 |
| 尺寸 / | 20.8X13.7X2.3CM |
最佳賣點
最佳賣點 : "Flatland, " (1884) is one of the all-time classics of popular mathematics. Now, from science writer Ian Stewart, comes a superb sequel. Through larger-than-life characters and an inspired story line, "Flatterland" explores the present understanding of the shape and origins of the universe, as well as modern geometries and their applications. Illustrations.
最佳賣點
最佳賣點 : "Flatland, " (1884) is one of the all-time classics of popular mathematics. Now, from science writer Ian Stewart, comes a superb sequel. Through larger-than-life characters and an inspired story line, "Flatterland" explores the present understanding of the shape and origins of the universe, as well as modern geometries and their applications. Illustrations.