Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea

The Dualism of Zero and Infinity is a significant theme of Zero. Analyze another explicit or implicit dualism in Seife’s book, exploring any relevant complexities or interdependencies between the two aspects of the dualism.

Besides his use of ordinary language and his careful explanations of comparatively simple concepts, what literary strategies used by Seife suggest a broad intended audience? You may consider tone, style, authorial voice, structure, and more.

Seife does not take pains to assert his credentials or point readers to precise sources. Yet he tells the sweeping history of a significant idea in human thought. How does Seife establish and maintain his credibility?