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An Epsilon of Room, II: Pages from Year Three of a Mathematical Blog (Monograph Book)
Terence Tao
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Description for An Epsilon of Room, II: Pages from Year Three of a Mathematical Blog (Monograph Book)
Paperback. Series: Monograph Book. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 173 x 18. Weight in Grams: 462.
There are many bits and pieces of folklore in mathematics that are passed down from advisor to student, or from collaborator to collaborator, but which are too fuzzy and nonrigorous to be discussed in the formal literature. Traditionally, it was a matter of luck and location as to who learned such "folklore mathematics". But today, such bits and pieces can be communicated effectively and efficiently via the semiformal medium of research blogging. This book grew from such a blog. In 2007 Terry Tao began a mathematical blog to cover a variety of topics, ranging from his own research and other ... Read more
There are many bits and pieces of folklore in mathematics that are passed down from advisor to student, or from collaborator to collaborator, but which are too fuzzy and nonrigorous to be discussed in the formal literature. Traditionally, it was a matter of luck and location as to who learned such "folklore mathematics". But today, such bits and pieces can be communicated effectively and efficiently via the semiformal medium of research blogging. This book grew from such a blog. In 2007 Terry Tao began a mathematical blog to cover a variety of topics, ranging from his own research and other ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
American Mathematical Society
Condition
New
Series
Monograph Book
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Providence, United States
ISBN
9780821852804
SKU
V9780821852804
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About Terence Tao
Terence Tao was the winner of the 2014 Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics. He is the James and Carol Collins Chair of mathematics at UCLA and the youngest person ever to be promoted to full professor at the age of 24. In 2006 Tao became the youngest ever mathematician to win the Fields Medal. His other honours include the George Polya ... Read more
Reviews for An Epsilon of Room, II: Pages from Year Three of a Mathematical Blog (Monograph Book)
Overall, this is a fascinating book in which to dabble, with much elegance, and much that will inspire the reader. It is recommended to all readers from graduate students up." - Mathematical Reviews