![]() 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 Schröger's Cat, The Charming Construction Entity, The Mandelblot (who lives in Fractalia), and Moobius the one-sided cow. 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. Basic Books, Apr 18, 2002- Science- 320 pages. ![]() Now, British mathematician and accomplished science writer Ian Stewart has written a fascinating, modern sequel to Abbott's book. Flatterland like Flatland only more so by Ian Stewart 2. As both a witty satire of Victorian society and a means by which to explore the fourth dimension, Flatland remains a tour de force. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Flatterland are. ![]() Abbott published a brilliant novel about mathematics and philosophy that charmed and fascinated all of England. Flatterland: Like Flatland Only More So is written by Ian Stewart and published by Basic Books. ![]()
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