Flatland

Flatland, Edwin Abbott Abbott's story of a two-dimensional universe, as told by one of its inhabitants who is introduced to the mysteries of three-dimensional space, has enjoyed an enduring popularity from the time of its publication in 1884. This fully annotated edition enables the modern-day reader to understand and appreciate the many "dimensions" of this classic satire. Mathematical notes and illustrations enhance the usefulness of Flatland as an elementary introduction to higher-dimensional geometry. Historical notes show connections to late-Victorian England and to classical Greece. Citations from Abbott's other writings as well as the works of Plato and Aristotle serve to interpret the text. Commentary on language and literary style includes numerous definitions of obscure words. An appendix gives a comprehensive account of the life and work of Flatland's remarkable author.

Author: Edwin Abbott Abbott, William F. Lindgren, Thomas F. Banchoff
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 12/01/2009
Pages: 294
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.04w x 0.63d
ISBN13: 9780521759946
ISBN10: 0521759943
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Physics | Mathematical & Computational