Beyond the Third Dimension: Geometry, Computer Graphics, and Higher Dimensions (Scientific American Library, Number 33).

Banchoff, Thomas F.

ISBN 10: 0716750252 / ISBN 13: 9780716750253

Published by Scientific American Library, New York, 1990

1st Printing. Hardbound 9.5 inches tall by 8.75 wide 210 pages. Index. Beige endpapers. Description: Well illustrated with much in color. ''Author Thomas Banchoff, a leader in the study of higher dimensions, is well-known for his creation of computer graphics that let us visualize previously inaccessible spaces. His images illustrate how the concept of dimension is a theme that threads its way through mathematic and into the world beyond. When we realize that a dimension does not have to be spatial, but could represent time, temperature, weight, energy or other variables, we see that it has practical significance not only in mathematics, but also in physics, geology, medicine, and modern art. Ranging from Egyptian pyramids to the nineteenth century satire Flatland, to the paintings of Salvador Dali, this recounts our long fascination with extra-dimensional spaces, shapes, and structures. The author first introduces the idea of dimension and perspective in a skillful presentation of one- and two-dimensional worlds -- a journey that allows us to appreciate the relationship of our world to dimensions higher than our own.'' This is volume 33 in the Scientific American Library series. BINDING/CONDITION: blue cloth; owner's name stamp in three places (top and bottom edges of the text block and the front endpaper), otherwise a Near Fine book, with a Near Fine dust jacket. ISBN: 0-7167-5025-2. Seller Inventory # 065691

Synopsis:

Looks at how mathematicians, scientists, philosophers, artists, and computers have explored higher dimensions

Bibliographic Details

Title: Beyond the Third Dimension: Geometry, ...
Publisher: Scientific American Library, New York
Publication Date: 1990
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: 1st Edition