Everything and More: A Compact History of Infinity

David Foster Wallace

Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2003 - Infinite - 319 pages

"Wallace is a splendid guide to this new territory, patiently and ingeniously taking us through the math and ideas that led to Cantor's discovery. In so doing he has created both an adept introduction to infinity and a literary masterpiece."--BOOK JACKET.

About the author

David Foster Wallace is the award-winning author of two novels, two collections of stories, and a collection of essays. He died in September 2008.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Everything and More: A Compact History of Infinity; Great discoveries
• Author: David Foster Wallace
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2003
• ISBN: 0297645676, 9780297645672
• Length: 319 pages