| Musings of the Masters: An Anthology of Mathematical Reflections Contributor(s): Ayoub, Raymond (Author) |
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ISBN: 0883855496 ISBN-13: 9780883855492 Publisher: Mathematical Association of America (MAA) OUR PRICE: $51.26 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2005 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | History & Philosophy |
| Dewey: 510 |
| LCCN: 2004104239 |
| Series: Spectrum |
| Physical Information: 0.84" H x 6.39" W x 9.27" (1.20 lbs) 294 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The anthology is a collection of articles contiguous to the humanities written by renowned mathematicians of the twentieth century. The articles cover a variety of topics that, for want of a better name, shall be referred to as humanistic. An important criterion, thereby limiting the choice, is that the articles should be accessible to the literate reader who may or may not have technical knowledge of mathematics. The articles span roughly a century in time and a wide range in subject. They are by mathematicians acknowledged by their peers as outstanding creators whose work has added richly to the discipline. Each article is preceded by a brief biographical sketch of the author and a brief indication of the content. The material is accessible to a wide audience, lay as well as academic. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ayoub, Raymond: - Raymond Ayoub is a Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania. |