The Mathematical World of Charles L. Dodgson

by Robin Wilson, Amirouche Moktefi

Charles Lutwidge Dodgson is best known for his 'Alice' books, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass , written under his pen name of Lewis Carroll. Yet, whilst lauded for his work in children's fiction and his pioneering work in the world of Victorian photography, his everyday job was a lecturer in Mathematics at Christ Church, Oxford University.

The Mathematical World of Charles L. Dodgson (Lewis Carroll) explores the academic background behind this complex individual, outlining his mathematical life, describing his writings in geometry, algebra, logic, the theory of voting, and recreational mathematics, before going on to discuss his mathematical legacy.

This is the first academic work that collects the research on Dodgson's wide-ranging mathematical achievements into a single practical volume. Much material appears here for the first time, such as Dodgson's personal letters and drawings, as well as the results of recent investigations into the life and work of Dodgson. Complementing this are many illustrations, both historical and explanatory, as well as a full mathematical bibliography of Dodgson's mathematical publications.

282 pages, Hardcover

Published April 21, 2019

About the author

Robin Wilson (born September 26, 1969) is an expert in the Clean Design, wellness and sustainability advocate. She is the founder of Robin Wilson Home, an interior design firm based in New York City – and she is chief creative officer of the licensing division of her eponymous brand which has generated over $80 million in branded revenue from textiles and cabinetry since 2010.

Wilson’s design work emphasizes the integration of eco-friendly and sustainable design with a focus on social good. Her clients have included Panasonic USA, the White House Fellows office, and the Lake Nona Laureate Park development. In addition, she has worked on showhouses, and for both residential, developer and commercial clients.

She is author of 'Clean Design: Wellness for Your Lifestyle' (Greenleaf, 2015). Her first book was 'Kennedy Green House: Designing an Eco-Friendly Home from the Foundation to the Furniture' (Greenleaf, 2010), with the foreword written by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. She is an ambassador to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and she has served on the Board of the Sustainable Furnishings Council.

In May 2013, her furniture line, Nest Home by Robin Wilson, premiered at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York.

She regularly appears on the speakers circuit, on television and offers commentary in print on design, wellness, sustainability and allergy & asthma issues.