The Fourth Dimension and how to get there - Rudy Rucker

"The Fourth Dimension and how to get there." by Rudy Rucker (ISBN 0-14-013036-5) is a demanding but entertaining read. The 4th Dim is a book of mathematics and physics, about space, time and more particularly spacetime. Through a mix of maths, physics, psychology and philosophy Rucker takes us through a history of the maths and physics of our attempts to understand the "space" that we inhabit. Such subjects as "hyperspace" and "time travel" are talked about and the nature of reality. There are exercises for you to have a go at to help consolidate your understanding of the subject be discussed in the ...  Read the complete review