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Zero
Charles Seife
The Biography of a Dangerous Idea
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Zero (2000) is the fascinating story of a number banned by the ancient Greeks and worshipped by ancient Indians. Zero – as well as its twin, infinity – is a number that’s been at the heart of both mathematics and philosophy over the centuries.
About the author
Charles Seife is a journalist and author who teaches at New York University. He studied mathematics at Princeton and Yale, and his other books include Proofiness, Alpha & Omega, and Decoding the Universe.
Who might enjoy this content?
- Popular science enthusiasts
- History buffs curious about how concepts have evolved over time
- Philosophers interested in everything . . . and nothing
