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The Planiverse A.K. Dewdney

The Planiverse By A.K. Dewdney

The Planiverse by A.K. Dewdney


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Summary

A classic book about life in a two-dimensional universe, written by a well-known author. Now brought back into print in this revised and updated edition, the book is written within the great tradition of Abbott's Flatland, and Hinton's famous Sphereland.

The Planiverse Summary

The Planiverse: Computer Contact with a Two-Dimensional World by A.K. Dewdney

A classic book about life in a two-dimensional universe, written by a well-known author. Now brought back into print in this revised and updated edition, the book is written within the great tradition of Abbott's Flatland, and Hinton's famous Sphereland. Accessible, imaginative, and clever, it will appeal to a wide array of readers, from serious mathematicians and computer scientists, to science fiction fans.

Table of Contents

1 Arde.- 2 A House by the Sea.- 3 On Fiddib Har.- 4 Walking to Is Felblt.- 5 City Below Ground.- 6 The Trek.- 7 The Punizlan Institute.- 8 Traveling on the Wind.- 9 High on Dahl Radam.- 10 Drabk the Sharak of Okbra.- 11 Higher Dimensions.- Ardean Science and Technology.- Acknowledgments.

Additional information

CIN0387989161G
9780387989167
0387989161
The Planiverse: Computer Contact with a Two-Dimensional World by A.K. Dewdney
Used - Good
Paperback
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
2000-10-12
247
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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