A Visual Introduction to the Fourth Dimension (Rectangular 4D Geometry)

Chris McMullen

ISBN 10: 0615750044 / ISBN 13: 9780615750040

Published by Topher Books, 2013

Like New condition. Great condition, but not exactly fully crisp. The book may have been opened and read, but there are no defects to the book, jacket or pages. 0.66. Seller Inventory # 353-0615750044-lkn

Synopsis:

This colorful, visual introduction to the fourth dimension provides a clear explanation of the concepts and numerous illustrations. It is written with a touch of personality that makes this an engaging read instead of a dry math text. The content is very accessible, yet at the same time detailed enough to satisfy the interests of advanced readers. This book is devoted to geometry; there are no spiritual or religious components to this book. May you enjoy your journey into the fascinating world of the fourth dimension!

Contents:

• Introduction
• Chapter 0: What Is a Dimension?
• Chapter 1: Dimensions Zero and One
• Chapter 2: The Second Dimension
• Chapter 3: Three-Dimensional Space
• Chapter 4: A Fourth Dimension of Space
• Chapter 5: Tesseracts and Hypercubes
• Chapter 6: Hypercube Patterns
• Chapter 7: Planes and Hyperplanes
• Chapter 8: Tesseracts in Perspective
• Chapter 9: Rotations in 4D Space
• Chapter 10: Unfolding a Tesseract
• Chapter 11: Cross Sections of a Tesseract
• Chapter 12: Living in a 4D House
• Further Reading
• Glossary
• About the Author

Put on your spacesuit, strap on your safety harness, swallow your anti-nausea medicine, and enjoy this journey into a fourth dimension of space! 10D, 9D, 8D, 7D, 6D, 5D, 4D, 3D, 2D, 1D, 0D. Blast off!

From the Author: What Readers Like about Dr. McMullen's Books on the Fourth Dimension
Readers appreciate that these books are dedicated to the geometry (and science) of a fourth dimension of space, without detours into philosophy and religion. (There are philosophical and spiritual books on the subject for readers looking for those topics.) Readers also appreciate the numerous illustrations, including a variety of unique perspectives (like the 4D graphs of curved hypersurfaces in Extra Dimensions Vol. 1, or possible 4D structures from a 4D world). They also appreciate the range and depth of the geometric concepts, without having to navigate through advanced mathematical expressions to enjoy contemplating them.

More books on the fourth dimension by Chris McMullen, Ph.D.
Available in both paperback and Kindle editions.

(1) A Visual Guide to Extra Dimensions, Volume 1. A clear, detailed introduction to the basic geometry of a fourth dimension of space. Packed with black-and-white illustrations.
(2) A Visual Guide to Extra Dimensions, Volume 2. Gets into the physics of a possible fourth dimension of space. Explores what is meant by an extra compact dimension of space.
(3) A Visual Introduction to the Fourth Dimension. Not quite as detailed as the books on Extra Dimensions, but in full color. The use of color helps to visualize the fourth dimension.
(4) Full-Color Illustrations of the Fourth Dimension, Volume 1. Packed with color illustrations of tesseracts and glomes. Each page includes images and a paragraph of text describing the concept.
(5) Full-Color Illustrations of the Fourth Dimension, Volume 2. Packed with color illustrations of tesseracts and glomes. Each page includes images and a paragraph of text describing the concept. Really shows you what it would be like to live in 4D space, from hyperchess to Rubik's tesseract to hyperhomes with hyperfurniture to hyperstairs to hypertelevision to hyperbowling to reading a hyperbook.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: A Visual Introduction to the Fourth ...
Publisher: Topher Books
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Fine