The Big Bang of Numbers: How to Build the Universe Using Only Maths

The Big Bang of Numbers is a beautifully written meditation on mathematics that explores the origins of the universe using only numbers and mathematics. It is a finalist for the PEN/WILSON LITERARY SCIENCE WRITING AWARD 2023 and has received praise from critics for its engaging and thought-provoking content.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

ALEX BELLOS,author of Alex s Adventures in Numberland Infinitely fascinating THE TIMES Our universe has multiple origin stories,from religious creation myths to the Big Bang of scientists. But if we leave those behind and start from nothing – no matter,no cosmos,not even empty space – could we create a universe using only maths? In this new mathematical origin story,mathematician and award-winning novelist Manil Suri creates a natural progression of ideas needed to design our world,starting with numbers and continuing through geometry,algebra,and beyond. With evocative and engaging examples ranging from multidimensional crochet to the Mona Lisas asymmetrical smile,as well as ingenious storytelling that helps illuminate complex concepts like infinity and relativity, The Big Bang of Numbers charts a playful,inventive course to existence. Distilled from almost four decades of teaching experience,and offering both striking new perspectives for maths aficionados and an accessible introduction for enthusiastic novices, The Big Bang of Numbers proves that we can all fall in love with maths. Who knew numbers could be so charming ... Suri takes us on a light-hearted journey all the way from nothing (zero) to infinity KAREN JOY FOWLER,Booker-longlisted author of Booth ALEX BELLOS,author of Alex s Adventures in Numberland Infinitely fascinating THE TIMES Our universe has multiple origin stories,from religious creation myths to the Big Bang of scientists. But if we leave those behind and start from nothing – no matter,no cosmos,not even empty space – could we create a universe using only maths? In this new mathematical origin story,mathematician and award-winning novelist Manil Suri creates a natural progression of ideas needed to design our world,starting with numbers and continuing through geometry,algebra,and beyond. With evocative and engaging examples ranging from multidimensional crochet to the Mona Lisas asymmetrical smile,as well as ingenious storytelling that helps illuminate complex concepts like infinity and relativity, The Big Bang of Numbers charts a playful,inventive course to existence. Distilled from almost four decades of teaching experience,and offering both striking new perspectives for maths aficionados and an accessible introduction for enthusiastic novices, The Big Bang of Numbers proves that we can all fall in love with maths. Who knew numbers could be so charming ... Suri takes us on a light-hearted journey all the way from nothing (zero) to infinity KAREN JOY FOWLER,Booker-longlisted author of Booth ALEX BELLOS,author of Alex s Adventures in Numberland Infinitely fascinating THE TIMES Our universe has multiple origin stories,from religious creation myths to the Big Bang of scientists. But if we leave those behind and start from nothing – no matter,no cosmos,not even empty space – could we create a universe using only maths? In this new mathematical origin story,mathematician and award-winning novelist Manil Suri creates a natural progression of ideas needed to design our world,starting with numbers and continuing through geometry,algebra,and beyond. With evocative and engaging examples ranging from multidimensional crochet to the Mona Lisas asymmetrical smile,as well as ingenious storytelling that helps illuminate complex concepts like infinity and relativity, The Big Bang of Numbers charts a playful,inventive course to existence. Distilled from almost four decades of teaching experience,and offering both striking new perspectives for maths aficionados and an accessible introduction for enthusiastic novices, The Big Bang of Numbers proves that we can all fall in love with maths. Who knew numbers could be so charming ... Suri takes us on a light-hearted journey all the way from nothing (zero) to infinity KAREN JOY FOWLER,Booker-longlisted author of Booth
A beautifully written meditation on mathematics, "The Big Bang of Numbers" by Manil Suri, is a finalist for the PEN/WILSON Literary Science Writing Award in 2023. The book offers a whimsical, thought-provoking, and deep exploration of mathematics, making it infinitely fascinating. The Times describes it as "infinitely fascinating," and it has been praised by authors such as Alex Bellos and Karen Joy Fowler.

The book presents a new mathematical origin story, starting with numbers and continuing through geometry, algebra, and beyond. It uses evocative and engaging examples, such as multidimensional crochet and the Mona Lisa's asymmetrical smile, to illustrate complex concepts like infinity and relativity. The storytelling is ingenious, making it accessible to both maths aficionados and enthusiastic novices.

Distilled from almost four decades of teaching experience, "The Big Bang of Numbers" offers both striking new perspectives for maths aficionados and an accessible introduction for enthusiastic novices. It proves that we can all fall in love with maths.

The book takes us on a light-hearted journey from nothing (zero) to infinity, and Suri's storytelling is charming and engaging. It demonstrates that numbers can be fascinating and captivating, and it encourages readers to explore the beauty of mathematics.

In conclusion, "The Big Bang of Numbers" is a beautifully written meditation on mathematics that offers a whimsical, thought-provoking, and deep exploration of the subject. It is a finalist for the PEN/WILSON Literary Science Writing Award in 2023 and is highly recommended for anyone who loves maths or is interested in learning more about it.

Weight: 706g
Dimension: 163 x 243 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526622952