Imaginary Numbers: An Anthology of Marvelous Mathematical Stories, Diversions, Poems, and Musings |
| Editor: William Frucht |
| "William Frucht’s wide-ranging compilation of mathematically flavored fiction and poetry is humorous, thought-provoking, and profoundly entertaining." —John Allen Paulos author of Once Upon a Number Features, Works By… Italo Calvin • Lewis Carroll • Jorge Luis Borges Connie Willis • William Gibson • J. G. Ballard Stanislaw Lem • Douglas Hofstadter • Martin Gardner This delightful anthology explores the many ways in which creative writers have worked with mathematical themes—from the marvels of infinity and the peculiarities of space-time to artificial intelligence, black holes, and quantum weirdness. Whether ruminating on the mathematical beauty of music, amusing us with logical absurdities, or conjuring up worlds of elusive, sometimes beautiful or terrifying dimensions, these writers impart a wondrous appreciation of the power, elegance, and ingenuity of mathematical thought.
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| Cloth Bound |
Pages, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 in.
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0471332445
$32.50 |
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. | |
