Beyond Infinity: An Expedition to the Outer Limits of Mathematics by Eugenia Che

Description: Beyond Infinity by Eugenia Cheng How one powerful concept reveals the biggest (and smallest) mathematical truths How big is the universe? How many numbers are there? And is infinity + 1 is the same as 1 + infinity? Such questions occur to young children and our greatest minds. And they are all the same question: What is infinity? In Beyond Infinity, Eugenia Cheng takes us on a staggering journey from elemental math to its loftiest abstractions. Along the way, she considers how to use a chessboard to plan a worldwide dinner party, how to make a chicken-sandwich sandwich, and how to create infinite cookies from a finite ball of dough. Beyond Infinity shows how one little symbol holds the biggest idea of all. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Eugenia Cheng is Scientist in Residence at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an Honorary Visiting Fellow at City, University of London. She has authored numerous titles, including How to Bake Pi, Beyond Infinity, The Art of Logic, and x + y. Cheng lives in Chicago, Illinois. Review PRAISE FOR EUGENIA CHENG "[Cheng] conveys the spirit of inventiveness and creativity in math... Refreshing is the word that keeps coming to mind."--Steven Strogatz, as quoted in the New York Times"Beyond Infinity is witty, charming, and crystal clear. Eugenia Chengs enthusiasm and carefully chosen metaphors and analogies carry us effortlessly through the mathematical landscape of the infinite. A brilliant book!"--Ian Stewart, author of Whats the Use?"[Eugenia Chengs] tone is clear, clever and friendly. Even at her most whimsical she is rigorous and insightful... [She is] a lucid and nimble expositor."--Alex Bellos, New York Times Book Review"Dr. Cheng...has a knack for brushing aside conventions and edicts, like so many pie crumbs from a cutting board."--Natalie Angier, New York Times"The idea of infinity is one of the most perplexing things in mathematics, and the most fun. Eugenia Chengs Beyond Infinity is a spirited and friendly guide--appealingly down to earth about math thats extremely far out."--Jordan Ellenberg, author of Shape"Ms. Chengs chatty tone keeps things fresh. She has a knack for folksy analogies, and at different points in the book she illuminates different properties of infinity by discussing Legos, the iPod Shuffle, snorkeling, Battenberg cakes and Winnie-the-Pooh... she does a great service by showing us non-mathematician schlubs how real mathematical creativity works." --Wall Street Journal "Our minds cannot truly grasp the concept of infinity, but Eugenia Cheng takes us on a wild journey to help us in our search for it. Its a small, unassuming symbol, but it holds a giant idea. Cheng helps us understand the basics of infinity and then takes us on a ride to see its most lofty applications. From the practical to the entirely theoretical, this is a book to watch for." --Paste Magazine Review Quote PRAISE FOR EUGENIA CHENG "[Cheng] conveys the spirit of inventiveness and creativity in math... Refreshing is the word that keeps coming to mind." --Steven Strogatz, as quoted in the New York Times "Dr. Cheng...has a knack for brushing aside conventions and edicts, like so many pie crumbs from a cutting board." --Natalie Angier, New York Times "[Eugenia Chengs] tone is clear, clever and friendly. Even at her most whimsical she is rigorous and insightful... [She is] a lucid and nimble expositor." --Alex Bellos, New York Times Book Review Details ISBN1541644131 Author Eugenia Cheng Short Title BEYOND INFINITY Pages 304 Publisher Basic Books Language English ISBN-10 1541644131 ISBN-13 9781541644137 Format Paperback DEWEY 511.3 Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-05-01 Subtitle An Expedition to the Outer Limits of Mathematics Imprint Basic Books Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2018-05-01 NZ Release Date 2018-05-01 US Release Date 2018-05-01 UK Release Date 2018-05-01 Illustrations Illustrations Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:125047676;

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