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Flatterland - (Art of Mentoring (Paperback)) Annotated by Ian Stewart (Paperback)

Flatterland - (Art of Mentoring (Paperback)) Annotated by  Ian Stewart (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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 tempts her away from her home and family in Flatland and becomes her guide and mentor through ten dimensions.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Ian Stewart</b> is emeritus professor of mathematics at the University of Warwick. His recent books include <i>Calculating the Cosmos, Significant Figures, In Pursuit of the Unknown</i>, and <i>Professor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures</i>. He is a fellow of the Royal Society. He lives in Coventry, UK.

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