Zero : The Biography of a Dangerous Idea
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🌌Connects zero to modern physics & cosmology
📚New York Times Notable Book
🔢Explores zero's mathematical evolution
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🔮 Zero: The number that changed everything — don’t miss the story behind the void.
- FUEL YOUR INNER GEEK - Dive into the fascinating clash of math, philosophy, and cosmology that shapes our universe.
- ENDORSED BY THOUGHT LEADERS - Praised by The Washington Post and a New York Times Notable Book.
- A CULTURAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL ODYSSEY - Discover how zero challenged faith, reason, and global civilizations.
- FROM ANCIENT ORIGINS TO MODERN SCIENCE - Trace zero’s journey from Babylonian invention to a cornerstone of physics.
- ENGAGING STORYTELLING MEETS INTELLECTUAL DEPTH - Perfect blend of accessible narrative and complex scientific ideas.
Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea by Charles Seife is a critically acclaimed exploration of zero’s profound impact on mathematics, philosophy, and modern physics. Tracing its origins from ancient civilizations through its controversial acceptance in Europe to its role in cutting-edge scientific debates, this New York Times Notable Book combines engaging storytelling with deep intellectual insight, making it a must-read for curious minds and professionals alike.
Specifications
| Best Sellers Rank | #50,698 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,106 in Biographies & Autobiographies (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,198) |
| Dimensions | 20.32 x 12.95 x 2.29 cm |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Generic Name | BOOKS |
| ISBN-10 | 0140296476 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0140296471 |
| Importer | Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd |
| Item Weight | 181 g |
| Language | English |
| Packer | Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| Publication date | 1 September 2000 |
| Publisher | Penguin USA |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
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