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This captivating book explains some of the most fascinating ideas of mathematics to nonspecialists. It focuses on three main areas: non-Euclidean geometry, a basis for relativity theory; number theory, a major component of cryptography; and fractals, the key elements of computer-generated art. Numerous illustrations. 1993 edition.
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- PublisherDover Publications Inc.
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0486438961
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