The earlier work, a product of the late Victorian era, brings us to see how worlds of one or two or four dimensions might appear to their respective inhabitants. They each follow an inhabitant of a two-dimensional space whose mathematical and social viewpoint is expanded through the miraculous appearance of a visitor from a higher. He lives in Coventry, UK.Perspectives in Biology and Medicine 45.3 (2002) 472-474įlatterland and its predecessor Flatland (first published in 1884) present popularized and generally accessible views of the modern geometry of their respective times. His recent books include Calculating the Cosmos, Significant Figures, In Pursuit of the Unknown, and Professor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures. 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.Ībout the Author Ian Stewart is emeritus professor of mathematics at the University of Warwick. 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. Now, British mathematician and accomplished science writer Ian Stewart has written a fascinating, modern sequel to Abbott's book. As both a witty satire of Victorian society and a means by which to explore the fourth dimension, Flatland remains a tour de force.
Abbott published a brilliant novel about mathematics and philosophy that charmed and fascinated all of England. Illustrations.īook Synopsis In 1884, Edwin A.
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. Now, from science writer Ian Stewart, comes a superb sequel. About the Book "Flatland, " (1884) is one of the all-time classics of popular mathematics.
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