The novel is the second book in ruckers ware tetralogy, preceded by software in 1982 and followed by freeware in 1997. The author of both fiction and nonfiction, he is best known for the novels in the ware tetralogy, the first two of which software and wetware both. Rudy rucker is a past master at turning mathematical concepts into rollicking science fiction adventure, from spacetime donuts and white light to the hacker and the ants. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading spaceland. Wetware is a 1988 biopunk science fiction novel written by rudy rucker. Rucker is regarded as contemporary master of sciencefiction, and received the philip k. Toward a geometry of higher reality dover books on science reprint by rudy rucker isbn. Finding a perfect analogy in the situation of the geometrical characters in flatland, professor rucker continues the adventures of the twodimensional world visited by a threedimensional being to explain our threedimensional world in terms of the fourth dimension. His many books on mathematics and philosophy include mind tools and the fourth dimension, and his numerous works of science fic.
Rudy rucker is a writer and a mathematician who worked for twenty years as a silicon valley computer science professor, and published a number of software packages. Popular introduction to the fourth dimension and the structure of the universe. Set in 20302031, ten years after the events of software, wetware focuses on the attempt of an. Toward a geometry of higher reality will be eagerly read by writers and readers of science fiction, but anyone with even a minimal interest in mathematics and fantasy will find the book as informative and minddazzling as ruckers book on infinity. Borrowing abbotts structure and terminology to fuel a similar thought experiment, rucker begins with a concrete, recognizable modern world, then bends it into the kind of extremes he reached in such frenetic, twisty fantasytech books as the. Toward a geometry of higher reality by rudy rucker might be the one. A novel of the fourth dimension tom doherty associates books kindle edition by rucker, rudy.
Rudy ruckers continues the adventures of a square in a less storylike and more scientific manner. In particular, chapter 4 on time as a higher dimension makes the entire book worth reading, with many fascinating examples and a host of thoughtprovoking examples, such as schrodingers cat. First published in 1984, the book takes the reader on a mystical and wonderful journey to what the fourth dimension is and how one can think about it. Following this adventure into the fourth dimension, the author discusses non. Toward a geometry of higher reality will be eagerly read by writers and readers of science fiction, but anyone with even a minimal interest in mathematics and fantasy will find the book as informative and minddazzling as rucker s book on infinity. Author rudy rucker, one of the most talented contemporary authors of cuttingedge math and science books, conducts a fascinating tour of a higher reality, the fourth dimension. The fourth dimension this is the definitive popular exploration of what the fourth dimension means, both physically and spiritually. Dick award in 1988 with four hundred billion stars by paul j. The fourth dimension available for download and read online in other formats.
The fourth dimension, a 2012 film made up of three segments each with a different director. Suddenly the fate of all life here in spaceland is at stake. Mathematician and longtime sciencefiction wonk rudy rucker takes the next logical step with spaceland. Expanding on the idea of flatland rucker explains our threedimensional world in terms of the fourth dimension. Not to mention, this book takes an abstract theoretical concept like 4d life, and makes it seem completely real. The fourth dimension, a 1988 experimental film by zbigniew rybczynski. More accessible than godel, escher, bach and more playful than the tao of physics, ruckers the fourth dimension is the most engaging tour of other dimensions since flatland. Rudy rucker is a mathematician, computer scientist, author, and one of the founders of the cyberpunk literary movement. This is a very interesting book which would be of use to anyone who wishes to push just a little bit further than the typical popular physics text.
Dick award for best sf paperback original, and has published a number of successful popular books on mathematical subjects, including the fourth dimension and infinity and the mind. Rudy rucker books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Jul 04, 2003 rudy rucker is a mathematician, computer scientist, professor and writer who has twice won the philip k. The exciting and challenging journey is enhanced by more than 200 illustrations and a host of puzzles and problems with answers. Geometry, relativity and the fourth dimension by rudolf. Mathematician and sciencefiction novelist rudy rucker takes readers on a guided tour of a higher reality that explores what the fourth dimension is and what its meant to generations of thinkers.
Fittingly, a latterday mathematician, logician, and sf writer has used the anniversary to expand and expound upon the meaning of space. Rudy rucker this is the definitive popular exploration of what the fourth dimension means, both physically and spiritually. The author of both fiction and nonfiction, he is best known for the novels in the ware tetralogy, the first two of which software and wetware both won philip k. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Joe is having the time of his life, until momos scheme turns out to have angles he couldnt have imagined. Rudy rucker is a mathematician, a cyberpunk, a computer scientist, and the author of twentythree novels. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
This book walks you through how our mind could eventually begin to understand what the fourth dimension is. David povilaitis 200 drawings illustrate ruckers heady insights while dozens of puzzles and problems make the book a delight to the eye and mind. Rudy rucker is a mathematician, computer scientist, professor and writer who has twice won the philip k. This is an extremely generous thing to do and i hope you will be rewarded many times over for it. Its one of my favourite books on the matter, and the best one in making concepts clear and intriguing. Pdf the fourth dimension download full pdf book download. A guided tour of the higher universes by rudolf rucker and rudolf v. A fascinating and provocative combination of math, philosophy and fantasy. In this wonderful little book, rucker sets on a quick but thorough journey through what we know and what we dont know about relativity, four dimensional objects and even time travel. Geometry, relativity, and the fourth dimension by rudy v. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Even more recent writers on this topic, like rudy rucker the fourth dimension, penguin books, 1985, continue in the same vein to explore merely its mathematical, scientific and sciencefiction aspects and fail to confront the epistemological problems raised by the existence of one or more hidden dimensions of the spacetime continuum. It carries a philosophical view to the fourth dimension. Rudy rucker combines intelligence, humor, and perfect storytelling into one of the best modern scifi comedies ive read.
Abbott pseudonymously published flatland, a classic fictional thought experiment about life in a twodimensional world of intelligent polygons. Rucker 1985, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The exciting and challenging journey is enhanced by more than 200 illustrations and a. The fourth dimension, a 1984 nonfiction book by rudy rucker. Book description dover publications, mineola ny, 1977. Toward a geometry of higher reality by rucker, rudy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
After exploring the whimsical underworld of flatland, he plunges into spaces above three with a zest and energy that is breathtaking. B rucker book 18 editions published between 1977 and 2015 in english and japanese and held by 989 worldcat member libraries worldwide. The novel is the second book in ruckers ware tetralogy, preceded by software in 1982 and followed by freeware in 1997 plot summary. This is the definitive popular exploration of what the fourth dimension means, both physically and spiritually. Please consult this book and its bibliography for further reading, as hintons original books are hard to find. Rudy ruckers ed introduction and notes to this book are particularly valuable. If one wants a book on what the fourth dimension is from a variety of different viewpoints, the fourth dimension. Rudy rucker 1946 is an american mathematician, computer scientist, and author.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. A novel of the fourth dimension tom doherty associates books. Other standouts are his collected stories, his novel postsingular, his nonfiction book the fourth dimension, and his recent transreal cyberpunk, which. He is considered one of the founders of the cyberpunk movement and has been celebrated for both his science fiction and his books on mathematics and the universe. Mathematician and sciencefiction novelist rudy rucker takes readers on a guided tour of a higher reality that explores what the fourth dimension is and what it has meant to generations of thinkers. Geometry, relativity and the fourth dimension by rudolf rucker. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Dick award for best sf paperback original, and has published a number of successful popular books on mathematical subjects, including the fourth dimension and infinity and. Almost a century later, rucker adds new theories and recent insights to the analogy started by abbott. Sep 17, 2014 mathematician and sciencefiction novelist rudy rucker takes readers on a guided tour of a higher reality that explores what the fourth dimension is and what it has meant to generations of thinkers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
We omit the ed introduction and footnotes, and the essay, casting out the self, about his colored cube memory aids. It provides a popular presentation of set theory and four dimensional geometry as well as some mystical implications. Toward a geometry of higher reality 1984 is a popular mathematics book by rudy rucker, a silicon valley professor of mathematics and computer science. A detailed description of what the fourth dimension would be like. A guided tour of the higher universes reprint by rudy rucker isbn. After exploring the whimsical underworld of flatland, he plunges into.
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