Palniverse
by A.K. Dewdney
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Author: A.K. DewdneyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1984-04-14
ISBN: 0771027427
Number of pages: 267
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Book Reviews of Palniverse
Book Review: An intersting look at a two-dimensional world
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is simply amazing. It tells the story of
YNDRD, a two-dimensional being who makes contact with
people on Earth through a computer program based on a
hypothetical 2-D world. The tale is written as a summary of
the computer-aided correspondence between Prof. Dewdney and
his colleagues and the so-called "planiverse", with excerpts
of the dialogue as it was received on the computer print-out.
Immense detail is given to the descriptions of the way of
life on the two-dimensional planet, including technology,
government and law, music, sports, science, and even religion.
Religion was, in fact, one of the aspects which gave me
extra admiration for the book and its author, because it
explores not only the religion of the Nsana (as the flat
people call themselves), but religion in general, giving insight
into a scientific and somewhat objective view of religion.
The story and its forays into alien culture are heightened
in effect by the great illustrations, and the technical
sections which go into the most detail about 2-D life.
I say again, this book is simply amazing, and conclude
with a recommendation to all interested in bizarre creatures,
science, or just really good books.
Summary of Palniverse
A classic book about life in a two-dimensional universe, written by a well-known author. Now brought back into print in this revised and updated edition, the book is written within the great tradition of Abbott's Flatland, and Hinton's famous Sphereland. Accessible, imaginative, and clever, it will appeal to a wide array of readers, from serious mathematicians and computer scientists, to science fiction fans.Mathematics Books
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