The Nothing that Is: A Natural History of Zero
Robert Kaplan explores zero as both a mathematical concept and a profound idea. Combining history with accessible discussion, The Nothing that Is considers how “nothing” became an essential part of human thought and mathematical understanding.
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The Nothing that Is: A Natural History of Zero examines the concept of zero and its place in mathematics and human understanding.
Robert Kaplan considers how an apparent absence can become a powerful idea with broad intellectual significance.
Blending mathematical subject matter with historical perspective, the book offers an accessible exploration of zero as both a number and a concept.
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