by Eugenio Manuel Fernández Aguilar · Editorial Pinolia · tapa blanda · ISBN 9791387556648
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The zero was not always there. For centuries, different cultures lived and thought about the world without resorting to this symbol of emptiness. Its appearance and consolidation transformed not only mathematics, but also our way of understanding reality. Through this work, scientific communicator Eugenio M. Fernández proposes a fascinating journey through the trajectory of this idea: from its invisibility in Egypt and Mesopotamia to its formulation in India, its development in the Islamic world, its reception in medieval Europe, and its central role in the contemporary era. Far from being limited to the history of mathematics, this book also addresses the symbolism of the void in philosophy, physics, religion, music, and culture, turning an abstract concept into an accessible and stimulating read.
