--- product_id: 76193370 title: "Zero : The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" price: "Bs.450" currency: BOB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.bo/products/76193370-zero-the-biography-of-a-dangerous-idea store_origin: BO region: Bolivia --- # Connects zero to modern physics & cosmology New York Times Notable Book Explores zero's mathematical evolution Zero : The Biography of a Dangerous Idea **Price:** Bs.450 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔮 Zero: The number that changed everything — don’t miss the story behind the void. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Zero : The Biography of a Dangerous Idea - **How much does it cost?** Bs.450 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.bo](https://www.desertcart.bo/products/76193370-zero-the-biography-of-a-dangerous-idea) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Fuel Your Inner Geek:** Dive into the fascinating clash of math, philosophy, and cosmology that shapes our universe. - • **Endorsed by Thought Leaders:** Praised by The Washington Post and a New York Times Notable Book. - • **A Cultural and Philosophical Odyssey:** Discover how zero challenged faith, reason, and global civilizations. - • **From Ancient Origins to Modern Science:** Trace zero’s journey from Babylonian invention to a cornerstone of physics. - • **Engaging Storytelling Meets Intellectual Depth:** Perfect blend of accessible narrative and complex scientific ideas. ## Overview Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea by Charles Seife is a critically acclaimed exploration of zero’s profound impact on mathematics, philosophy, and modern physics. Tracing its origins from ancient civilizations through its controversial acceptance in Europe to its role in cutting-edge scientific debates, this New York Times Notable Book combines engaging storytelling with deep intellectual insight, making it a must-read for curious minds and professionals alike. ## Description Popular math at its most entertaining and enlightening. "Zero is really something"-Washington PostA New York Times Notable Book.The Babylonians invented it, the Greeks banned it, the Hindus worshiped it, and the Church used it to fend off heretics. Now it threatens the foundations of modern physics. For centuries the power of zero savored of the demonic; once harnessed, it became the most important tool in mathematics. For zero, infinity's twin, is not like other numbers. It is both nothing and everything.In Zero, Science Journalist Charles Seife follows this innocent-looking number from its birth as an Eastern philosophical concept to its struggle for acceptance in Europe, its rise and transcendence in the West, and its ever-present threat to modern physics. Here are the legendary thinkers—from Pythagoras to Newton to Heisenberg, from the Kabalists to today's astrophysicists—who have tried to understand it and whose clashes shook the foundations of philosophy, science, mathematics, and religion. Zero has pitted East against West and faith against reason, and its intransigence persists in the dark core of a black hole and the brilliant flash of the Big Bang. Today, zero lies at the heart of one of the biggest scientific controversies of all time: the quest for a theory of everything. Review: Excellent - Excellent book. It gives knowledge of the beauty of mathematics. Review: Amazing book. Could've been better if it didn't take a quantum leap - The first half of the book was simply amazing, clear and followed a story telling pattern. The book soon introduced some very complex concepts which are not easy to grasp and therefore seemed like a stretch but still the book was able to involve me till the end. All in all of if you have a bit of a geeky side, you might like this book ## Features - Penguin Books ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #219,096 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9,011 in Biographies & Autobiographies (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,194 Reviews | ## Images ![Zero : The Biography of a Dangerous Idea - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61H4SRCYS0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent *by U***B on 24 April 2026* Excellent book. It gives knowledge of the beauty of mathematics. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing book. Could've been better if it didn't take a quantum leap *by K***R on 7 November 2018* The first half of the book was simply amazing, clear and followed a story telling pattern. The book soon introduced some very complex concepts which are not easy to grasp and therefore seemed like a stretch but still the book was able to involve me till the end. All in all of if you have a bit of a geeky side, you might like this book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good. *by S***N on 9 May 2026* Cool! ## Frequently Bought Together - Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea - Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe - The Joy Of X: A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.bo/products/76193370-zero-the-biography-of-a-dangerous-idea](https://www.desertcart.bo/products/76193370-zero-the-biography-of-a-dangerous-idea) --- *Product available on Desertcart Bolivia* *Store origin: BO* *Last updated: 2026-10-08*