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. Along the way, we meet SchrÃ¶ger's Cat, The Charming Construction Entity, The Mandelblot (who lives in Fractalia), and Moobius the one-sided cow. Flatterland: Like Flatland Only More So Paperback Illustrated, Apby Ian Stewart (Author) 97 ratings Part of: Art of Mentoring (1 books) Kindle Edition 15.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 34.89 8 Used from 17.49 1 New from 34.89 Paperback 22.76 24 Used from 6.69 18 New from 22. The writings help her to contact the Space Hopper, who becomes her guide and mentor through eleven dimensions. The journey begins when our heroine, Victoria Line, comes upon her great-great-grandfather A.

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.

Now, British mathematician and accomplished science writer Ian Stewart has written a fascinating, modern sequel to Abbott's book. Abbott published a brilliant novel about mathematics and philosophy that charmed and fascinated all of England. Flatterland: Like Flatland, Only More So provides an engaging, completely accessible guide to some of the trickiest concepts in contemporary mathematics. As both a witty satire of Victorian society and a means by which to explore the fourth dimension, Flatland remains a tour de force. which to explore the fourth dimension, Flatland remains a tour de force. Abbott published a brilliant novel about mathematics and philosophy that charmed and fascinated all of England.

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