The Education of a Mathematician
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 21. July 2000
Book
Hardback
368 pages
978-1-56881-116-1 (ISBN)
Description
In this charming memoir, a renowned mathematician and winner of the American Book Award traces his career in mathematics from early lessons in horse racing and the realities of life to his adventures on the lecture circuit. A thought-provoking mix of autobiography, history, and insights into the role of mathematics in everyday life, this highly entertaining book will appeal to all readers.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Natick
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
612 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56881-116-1 (9781568811161)
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Philip J. Davis
The Education of a Mathematician
E-Book
07/2000
1st Edition
CRC Press
€73.99
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Philip J. Davis
The Education of a Mathematician
E-Book
07/2000
CRC Press
€73.99
Available for download
Person
Philip J. Davis
Content
Prologue, Part I In the Beginning, Part II Undergraduate Years, Part III World War II, Part IV Graduate Years, Part V Mathematics in Washington, Part VI At Brown University, Part VII Horizons Widen, Part VIII Copenhagen and Its Aftermath, Part IX Interlude: A Bit of Mathematical History, Part X Mathematics and the French Enlightenment, Part XI Applied Mathematics of Jeffersonian Interest, Part XII Echoes of Rousseau, Part XIII Still Carrying On