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Infinity And the Mind: The Science And Philosophy of the Infinite (Penguin Science)
by Rucker, Rudy
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Condition
- ISBN 10
- 0765318725
- ISBN 13
- 9780765318725
- Seller
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melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
Penguin Books, London, 2009. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Preface to the paperback edition, preface, notes, bibliography and index. The text is illustrated with occasional black and white photograph and black line drawings. Colour illustrated paperback binding with black and white coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Quoting from the rear panel blurb " ... The idea of infinitely small particles or in infinitely large universe, not to mention infinite lengths of time, leaves most people baffled. Yet mathematicians, as this book vividly reveals, have now discovered many different kinds of infinity. These turn out to be tightly linked with key philosophical puzzles about parallel worlds, time travel, artificial intelligence and even the quest for a God. In exploring infinity and the paradoxes that emerge, Rudy Rucker draws on a firm foundation of knowledge, blending in cartoons, quotations and a lively account of his meetings with the master logician Kurt Godel. The result is both exhilarating and." Rubbing of the book edges and a little to the panels. Light browning of the text block edges and pages. Previous owners name to the top right hand corner of the half title page. Full number line. Size: Trade Paperback. 342 pages.. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Science & Technology; ISBN: 0765318725. ISBN/EAN: 9780765318725. Inventory No: 0289275. . 9780765318725
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0289275
- Title
- Infinity And the Mind: The Science And Philosophy of the Infinite (Penguin Science)
- Author
- Rucker, Rudy
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0765318725
- ISBN 13
- 9780765318725
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2009
- Keywords
- BZDB2 Science, infinity, philosophy, infinite, mathematics Science & Technology; Unbranded ISBN: 0765318725 EAN: 9780765318725 Rucker, Rudy Infinity And the Mind: The Science And Philosophy of the Infinite (Penguin Science)
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About the Seller
Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
Biblio member since 2005
melbourne, Victoria
About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
General secondhand dealers, with 3 cats.We have two shops, 227 Glenferrie Rd Malvern 3144, Victoria 03 9530 2222 ( open 7 days Midday 'til 5.30 PM)And the other at 666 Glen Huntly Road Caulfield South 03 9523 666 open 11:00 am - 5.00 pm-ish the other 6 days. We seem to specialize in non mainstream stuff but read and stock Science-fiction, fantasy, detective fiction, history, biography and true crime, war, natural history. cooking, children's books and try to avoid current text books.We probably have the largest collection of Science Fiction, Penguins and general crime in Victoria in an open shop ( David has 8 bookcases 900mm x 2200mm of sf and f) ( Penny has 8 bookcases 1200mm x 2400 of sf and f )On shelf each shop has 30,000 plus books and we list over 30000 books online
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