- maths, math, mathematics, infinity
*"A gripping guide to the modern taming of the infinite."*—The New York Times. With a new introduction by Neal Stephenson.
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- Author
- David Foster Wallace
- First published
- November 13, 2003
- Pages
- 344
- Publisher
- W.W. Norton, Orion Publishing Group, Limited, RBA Libros
- Editions
- 11
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9780297645672
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