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John R. (rocheklip) reviewed The Nothing That Is : A Natural History of Zero on 12/17/2007 + 2 more book reviews

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In tracing the origin of the zero and it's use, the author also examines early number systems.

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David K. (d-avid) reviewed The Nothing That Is : A Natural History of Zero on 11/7/2009 + 6 more book reviews

The combination of broad humanistic references, speculative spirit, elegant (sometimes poetic) style and (last and, for me, least)careful mathematical explanation makes this a really extraordinary book. I was totally engrossed in it while reading, and have found myself rethinking many of the ideas since I finished it. I look forward to re-reading it in perhaps six months. I'm sure I'll discover yet more richness that I missed the first time around. This book is not for everyone, but if you have the intellectual energy to invest, you'll be amply rewarded. All in all, it's a wonderful celebration of what the human mind is capable of at its most expansive.

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