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Flatterland: Like Flatland, Only More So
Flatterland Like Flatland Only More So
Author: Ian Stewart
The brilliant "sequel" to one of the all-time classics of popular mathematics. 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, ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780738204420
ISBN-10: 0738204420
Publication Date: 4/2001
Pages: 320
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  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Perseus Publishing
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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A fascinating look at the most obscure realms of geometry, with some forays into physics as well. Engagingly written but perhaps a bit much for the math-phobic.
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An easy read on some interesting concepts of mathematics. It uses the old book Flatland as a basis for a modern approach to more advanced mathematical concepts. It's not extremely well-written but it does explain some interesting concepts in nice analogies, making things like 10-dimensional universes easier to comprehend.


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