Achilles in the Quantum Universe: The Definitive History of Infinity by Morris, Richard - 1999-01-01

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Souvenir Press, London, 1998. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Illustrator: Illustrated. Preface by author and index. The text is illustrated with the occasional black and white line drawing. Illustrated paperback binding with yellow and white coloured titles to the front panel and yellow coloured titles to the backstrip. A history of concept of Infinity from ancient Greece, where the philosopher Zeno created his famous paradox of Achilles and the Tortoise (in relation to infinity); then on through the centuries from Aristotle to Stephen Hawking, who have advanced the knowledge and boundaries of physics and mathematics while wrestling with the paradox; while still not really understanding what infinity means. A little rubbing of the book edges and panels and light age toning of the text block edges. This is the first UK edition. Size: Trade Paperback. [8], IX - XII, [2], 224, [2] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1.… Read More

London: Souvenir Press, 1998. Paperback octavo, very good condition. 224 pp. A fascinating, literate historical tour of infinity. In the 5th century BC, the Greek philosopher Zeno formulated his famous paradox of Achilles and the Tortoise. Aristotle, Galileo, Newton, Planck, Einstein, Hawking and many more tried in turn to make sense of this mind-boggling concept. Each new encounter with infinity has advanced the boundaries of physics and mathematics, including relativity and quantum mechanics.

London, United Kingdom: Souvenir Press Ltd. In a fascinating, literate and entertaining tour down the centuries, the aurhor describes how, in the fifth century BC the Greek philosopher Zeno set the ball rolling with his famous paradox of Achilles and the Tortoise; and how Aristotle, Galileo, Newton, Planck, Einstein, Hawking and many more tried each in turn to make sense of this mind-boggling concept. Above all he shows that each new encounter with infinity has advanced the boundaries of physics and mathematics. Beginning with simple, logical puzzles and progressing to the latest cosmological theories, these same problems ahave helped spawn such groundbreaking scientific developments as relativity and quantum mechanics. Brilliantly argued and deeply thought-provoking, this utterly engrossing book will appeal to all who have ever gazed in wonder at the boundless panorama of a starlit sky and felt humbled. 224 pp.(We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and… Read More