Hinton

Name: Hinton
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781783785209
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By Mark Blacklock

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Hinton by Mark Blacklock is a gripping narrative that delves into the life of a brilliantly unconventional mathematician. Set against the backdrop of the 19th century, the protagonist's innovative ideas push the boundaries of geometry and dimensions. As he grapples with intellectual pursuits and personal challenges, the book explores themes of isolation and the quest for understanding.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intersection of science and the human experience, as it offers a compelling dive into the life of a historical figure known for his eccentricity and brilliance. Exploring themes of perception, reality, and the impact of one's work on family and self, this intriguing narrative blends fact with fiction to deliver a thought-provoking reading experience.

Hinton

A nineteenth century tale of dangerous and pioneering mathematical ideas, based on an incredible true story.

A nineteenth century tale of dangerous and pioneering mathematical ideas, based on an incredible true story.

Description

Howard Hinton and his family are living in Japan, escaping from a scandal. Hinton's obsession is his work, his voyages into mathematical pure space, into the fourth dimension, but also his wife and sons, each of whom are entangled in the strange and unknown landscapes of Hinton's science fictions.

In a bravura and startling meeting of real and philosophical elements, Mark Blacklock has created a ravishing period piece of late-Victorian social, scientific and domestic life. Hinton is about extraordinary discoveries, and terrible choices. It is about people who discover and map other realms, and what the implications might be for those of us left behind.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783785209

Publisher: Granta Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 April 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Granta Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 389g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Mark Blacklock is the author of the critically acclaimed I'm Jack (Granta, 2014). He teaches at Birkbeck college.