The Fourth Dimension by Rudy Von B Rucker

The Fourth Dimension by Rudy Von B Rucker

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 Gü¾¦˜¼del, 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
Dover (2014) republication of the edition originally published by the Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, 1984.
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Rudy Rucker is a writer, mathematician, and computer scientist, with thirty-two published books. In the 1980s, he received Philip K. Dick Awards for his cyberpunk novels Software and Wetware. He took up painting in 1999 and has had three shows of his pop-surreal works in San Francisco. His fantastic novel of the afterlife, Jim and the Films, appeared in 2011, as did his memoir, Nested Scrolls: A Writer's Life.

Rucker is presently working on a 1950s science fiction novel called The Turing Chronicles, featuring a love affair between computer pioneer Alan Turing and Beat author William Burroughs. Rucker also edits the speculative fiction webzine Flurb.

Recent works include his autobiography, Nested Scrolls; a book of his paintings, Better Worlds; a science fiction novel, The Big Aha; and a new edition of his Kerouac-style novel All the Visions.

For ongoing updates and numerous links, see Rudy's blog at www.rudyrucker.com/blog. Follow Rudy on Twitter as rudytheelder.

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ISBN 13	9780395344200
ISBN 10	0395344204
Titel	The Fourth Dimension
Autor	Rudy Von B Rucker
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Bindungsart	Hardback
Verlag	Houghton Mifflin (T)
Erscheinungsjahr	1984-01-01
Seitenanzahl	228
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.
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