Euclid’s Window: The story of geometry from parallel lines to hyperspace by
Leonard Mlodinow, Free Press, $26, ISBN 0684865238
GEOMETRY is of central importance in mathematics because it brings a very
powerful tool into play: the visual ability of the human mind. Unfortunately,
geometry is usually presented in terms of less friendly mental
attributes—algebra and logic.
Euclid’s Window shows that it doesn’t have to be like that, and does
so with a deft touch. Leonard Mlodinow attempts the difficult task of presenting
geometry as a core activity in mathematics, science and human culture, and pulls
it off brilliantly.
His…
