Inicio > Matemáticas y ciencia > Matemáticas > Geometría > Flatland / Flächenland [Bilingual Edition] - English & German
Flatland / Flächenland [Bilingual Edition] - English & German

Flatland / Flächenland [Bilingual Edition] - English & German

Edwin A. Abbott / Möwenstein

23,09 €
IVA incluido
Disponible
Editorial:
Mowenstein Books LLC
Año de edición:
2025
Materia
Geometría
ISBN:
9798895130711
23,09 €
IVA incluido
Disponible

Selecciona una librería:

  • Librería Samer Atenea
  • Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
  • Kálamo Books
  • Librería Perelló (Valencia)
  • Librería Elías (Asturias)
  • Donde los libros
  • Librería Kolima (Madrid)
  • Librería Proteo (Málaga)

Flatland: A Bilingual EditionEdwin A. Abbott’s Flatland is a seminal work of speculative fiction, initially written in English, that explores the complex interplay of dimensions and societal hierarchies. Set in a two-dimensional world, the book serves as both a satirical commentary on Victorian society and a thought-provoking exploration of the limitations of human perception. Through the experiences of the protagonist, A. Square, readers are invited to consider profound philosophical and mathematical questions that continue to resonate with audiences today.The continued relevance of Flatland in contemporary discussions of geometry, physics, and social systems makes it a critical read for both enthusiasts of classic literature and those interested in the intersection of science and philosophy. This bilingual edition, presented in German and English, provides a unique opportunity for readers to engage with Abbott’s work while enhancing their language skills. The side-by-side text format allows for comparative reading, deepening one’s appreciation of the nuances in translation and the original text’s intricate ideas.About the AuthorEdwin A. Abbott (1838-1926) was an English schoolmaster, theologian, and writer, known for his diverse scholarly contributions. Abbott’s most acclaimed work, Flatland, remains influential for its ingenious blend of satire, mathematics, and philosophy. Beyond literature, Abbott’s thoughtful exploration of dimensions has left a lasting impact on both scientific and literary communities, marking him as a pivotal figure in speculative fiction.About Möwenstein BooksMöwenstein Books is committed to enriching literary experiences through bilingual editions. With a focus on presenting classic texts in dual languages, Möwenstein provides readers with valuable resources for language learning, literary appreciation, and comparative analysis. Each edition is carefully prepared to support language learners and literature enthusiasts in their educational journeys.Note: The translation included in this edition was produced using digital tools and should be considered a learning aid.

Artículos relacionados

  • Euler’s Gem
    David S. Richeson
    How a simple equation reshaped mathematicsLeonhard Euler’s polyhedron formula describes the structure of many objects-from soccer balls and gemstones to Buckminster Fuller’s buildings and giant all-carbon molecules. Yet Euler’s theorem is so simple it can be explained to a child. From ancient Greek geometry to today’s cutting-edge research, Euler’s Gem celebrates the discovery ...
    Disponible

    29,06 €

  • Introductory Lectures on Equivariant Cohomology
    Loring W. Tu
    This book gives a clear introductory account of equivariant cohomology, a central topic in algebraic topology. Equivariant cohomology is concerned with the algebraic topology of spaces with a group action, or in other words, with symmetries of spaces. First defined in the 1950s, it has been introduced into K-theory and algebraic geometry, but it is in algebraic topology that th...
    Disponible

    251,64 €

  • Introductory Lectures on Equivariant Cohomology
    Loring W. Tu
    This book gives a clear introductory account of equivariant cohomology, a central topic in algebraic topology. Equivariant cohomology is concerned with the algebraic topology of spaces with a group action, or in other words, with symmetries of spaces. First defined in the 1950s, it has been introduced into K-theory and algebraic geometry, but it is in algebraic topology that th...
    Disponible

    114,66 €

  • Perspective and Projective Geometry
    Annalisa Crannell / Fumiko Futamura / Marc Frantz
    Through a unique approach combining art and mathematics, Perspective and Projective Geometry introduces students to the ways that projective geometry applies to perspective art. Geometry, like mathematics as a whole, offers a useful and meaningful lens for understanding the visual world. Exploring pencil-and-paper drawings, photographs, Renaissance paintings, and GeoGebra const...
    Disponible

    173,88 €

  • A Course on Surgery Theory
    Shmuel Weinberger / Stanley Chang
    An advanced treatment of surgery theory for graduate students and researchersSurgery theory, a subfield of geometric topology, is the study of the classifications of manifolds. A Course on Surgery Theory offers a modern look at this important mathematical discipline and some of its applications. In this book, Stanley Chang and Shmuel Weinberger explain some of the triumphs of s...
    Disponible

    238,68 €

  • A Course on Surgery Theory
    Shmuel Weinberger / Stanley Chang
    An advanced treatment of surgery theory for graduate students and researchersSurgery theory, a subfield of geometric topology, is the study of the classifications of manifolds. A Course on Surgery Theory offers a modern look at this important mathematical discipline and some of its applications. In this book, Stanley Chang and Shmuel Weinberger explain some of the triumphs of s...
    Disponible

    107,23 €