Publication

2021-05-25 - Penguin Press

Language

English

Word Count

120,000 words, Guess

Page Count

480 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

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  • AmazonB08PF965W9

Classifications

  • LCCQA446.E45 2021

Description

"Shape reveals the geometry underneath some of the most important scientific, political, and philosophical problems we face. Geometry asks: Where are things? Which things are near each other? How can you get from one thing to another thing? Those are important questions. Geometry doesn't just measure the world--it explains it. Shape shows us how"-- The power of geometry can help us think better about practically everything in our daily lives: the geometry we learn in school is only a tiny part of the subject. Ellenberg reveals the geometry underneath some of the most important scientific, political, and philosophical problems we face.He shows that geometry doesn't just measure the world-- it explains it. -- adapted from jacket

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