A companion to Mathematical Apocrypha, this second volume of anecdotes, stories, quips, and ruminations about mathematics and mathematicians is sure to please. It differs from other books of its type in that many of the stories are from the twentieth century and many about currently living mathematicians. A number of the best stories come from the author's first-hand experience. The writing is lively, engaging, and informative. There are stories the reader may wish to share with students and colleagues, friends, and relatives. The purpose of the book is to explore and to celebrate the many facets of mathematical life. The stories reveal mathematicians as intense, human, and sympathetic. They should resonate with readers everywhere.
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'A companion to Mathematica Apocrypha, this second volume of anecdotes, stories, quips and ruminations about mathematics and mathematicians is sure to please. It differs from other books of this type in that many of the stories are from the twentieth century and many about currently living mathematicians. The writing is lively, engaging and informative. The stories reveal mathematicians as intense, human and sympathetic. They should resonate with readers everywhere.' L'enseignement mathematique
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Höhe: 228 mm
Breite: 152 mm
Dicke: 15 mm
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978-0-88385-554-6 (9780883855546)
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Steve Krantz is Professor of Mathematics at Washington University in St. Louis.
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Washington University, St Louis
Preface; 1. Utter frivolity; 2. Utter helplessness; 3. Utter utterances; 4. Utter sagacity; 5. Utter sanguinity; 6. Utter seriousness; 7. Utter credulity; 8. Utter confusion; 9. Utter solipsism; Further reading; Index.
