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Condition
Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
Pages
824
Publication Date
1999-02-05
Edition Number
20
ISBN
9780465026562
Book Title
Godel, Escher, Bach : an Eternal Golden Braid
Item Length
9.3 in
Publisher
Basic Books
Edition
20
Publication Year
1999
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.6 in
Author
Douglas R. Hofstadter
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Computers, Art, Music, Mathematics, Philosophy
Topic
Machine Theory, Individual Artists / General, Genres & Styles / Classical, General, Logic, Science & Technology
Item Width
6.5 in
Item Weight
38.4 Oz
Number of Pages
824 Pages

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize A metaphorical fugue on minds and machines in the spirit of Lewis Carroll Douglas Hofstadter's book is concerned directly with the nature of "maps" or links between formal systems. However, according to Hofstadter, the formal system that underlies all mental activity transcends the system that supports it. If life can grow out of the formal chemical substrate of the cell, if consciousness can emerge out of a formal system of firing neurons, then so too will computers attain human intelligence. Godel, Escher, Bach is a wonderful exploration of fascinating ideas at the heart of cognitive science: meaning, reduction, recursion, and much more.

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Publisher
Basic Books
ISBN-10
0465026567
ISBN-13
9780465026562
eBay Product ID (ePID)
290535

Product Key Features

Book Title
Godel, Escher, Bach : an Eternal Golden Braid
Edition
20
Author
Douglas R. Hofstadter
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Machine Theory, Individual Artists / General, Genres & Styles / Classical, General, Logic, Science & Technology
Publication Year
1999
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Computers, Art, Music, Mathematics, Philosophy
Number of Pages
824 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.3 in
Item Height
1.6 in
Item Width
6.5 in
Item Weight
38.4 Oz

Additional Product Features

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Trade
Lc Classification Number
Qa9.8.H63 1980
Edition Description
Anniversary
Copyright Date
1999
Lccn
99-192374
Dewey Decimal
126
Dewey Edition
21

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  • by gmbac-13
    Dec 27, 2021

    Good book

    Good book so far. I'm a big fan of math so it's been very interesting so far.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by jugut-99
    May 17, 2022

    the best book everrrrrrrr

    the best book everrrrrrrrr

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • by uCzhvIW7TKm@Deleted
    Aug 11, 2009

    Godel, Escher, Bach by Douglas R. Hofstadter

    A friend recommended it to me and I've been trying to get it from the library for the past few months. My friend wouldn't stop raving about it so I finally decided to buy GEB and I'm happy for it. It's filled with many art forms all reflecting upon the same "Strange-loops" theorem which Douglas Hofstadter upholds as true. Well written and the introduction celebrating it's 20th anniversary adds to the reading. The book is in great condition.

  • by jjaBXs6LSSi@Deleted
    Jan 17, 2013

    Beautiful

    Very intriguing story about the connection between three greats in their fields and their prolific connect to one another and to the world itself. Would recommend to anyone interested in mathematics, music, or art.

  • by addler
    Jun 26, 2008

    Godel, Escher, Bach an Eternal Golden Braid

    Tremendous, challenging book on self awareness, the concept of "I" and cognitive development and potentiality. Uses math (Godel), art, (Escher) and music (Bach) to clearly illustrate his concepts. Well deserved Pulitzer Prize.

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