Power Search
Low Price Guarantee
We Take School POs
A Visual Introduction to the Fourth Dimension (Rectangular 4D Geometry)
Contributor(s): McMullen, Chris (Author)

View larger image

 ISBN: 0615750044     ISBN-13: 9780615750040
Publisher: Topher Books
OUR PRICE: $18.99  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: January 2013
* Out of Print *
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Mathematics | Geometry - General
Physical Information: 0.24" H x 8.5" W x 11" L (0.53 lbs) 94 pages
Features: Glossary
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
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!
 
Customer ReviewsSubmit your own review
 
To tell a friend about this book, you must Sign In First!