The Fourth Dimension: Toward a Geometry of Higher Reality (Paperback)
暫譯: 第四維度:邁向更高現實的幾何學 (平裝本)

Rudy Rucker

  • 出版商: Dover Publications
  • 出版日期: 2014-09-17
  • 售價: $560
  • 貴賓價: 9.8$549
  • 語言: 英文
  • 頁數: 240
  • 裝訂: Paperback
  • ISBN: 0486779785
  • ISBN-13: 9780486779782
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商品描述

This is the definitive popular exploration of what the fourth dimension means, both physically and spiritually. Mathematician and science-fiction novelist Rudy Rucker takes readers on a guided tour of a higher reality that explores what the fourth dimension is and what it has meant to generations of thinkers. The exciting and challenging journey is enhanced by more than 200 illustrations and a host of puzzles and problems (with answers).
"This is an invigorating book, a short but spirited slalom for the mind." — Timothy Ferris, The New York Times Book Review
"Highly readable. One is reminded of the breadth and depth of Hofstadter's Godel, Escher, Bach." — Science
"Anyone with even a minimal interest in mathematics and fantasy will find The Fourth Dimension informative and mind-dazzling... [Rucker] plunges into spaces above three with a zest and energy that is breathtaking." — Martin Gardner
"Those who think the fourth dimension is nothing but time should be encouraged to read The Fourth Dimension, along with anyone else who feels like opening the hinges of his mind and letting in a bit of fresh air." — John Sladek, Washington Post Book World
"A mine of mathematical insights and a thoroughly satisfying read." — Paul Davies, Nature Magazine

商品描述(中文翻譯)

這是對第四維度的物理和精神意義的權威性流行探索。數學家和科幻小說作家魯迪·拉克(Rudy Rucker)帶領讀者進入一個更高的現實,探索第四維度是什麼,以及它對幾代思想家的意義。這段刺激且具挑戰性的旅程由超過200幅插圖和一系列謎題與問題(附有答案)增添了趣味。

「這是一本令人振奮的書,對心靈來說是一場短暫但充滿活力的滑行。」—— 提摩太·費里斯(Timothy Ferris),《紐約時報書評》

「非常易讀。讓人想起霍夫施塔特(Hofstadter)的《哥德爾、艾舍爾、巴赫》的廣度和深度。」—— 《科學》

「任何對數學和幻想有最小興趣的人都會發現《第四維度》既具啟發性又令人驚嘆……[拉克]以令人屏息的熱情和活力深入探索超越三維的空間。」—— 馬丁·加德納(Martin Gardner)

「那些認為第四維度僅僅是時間的人應該被鼓勵閱讀《第四維度》,以及任何想要打開心靈的鉸鏈,讓新鮮空氣進入的人。」—— 約翰·斯拉德克(John Sladek),《華盛頓郵報書籍世界》

「這是數學洞見的寶庫,並且是一本徹底令人滿意的讀物。」—— 保羅·戴維斯(Paul Davies),《自然雜誌》