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Bernhard Riemann 1826–1866: Turning Points in the Conception of Mathematics (Modern Birkhäuser Classics)
Detleff Laugwitz
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Description for Bernhard Riemann 1826–1866: Turning Points in the Conception of Mathematics (Modern Birkhäuser Classics)
Paperback. This remarkable work, rich in insight and scholarship, seeks to draw readers closer to the underlying ideas of Riemann's work and to the development of them in their historical context. Translator(s): Shenitzer, Abe. Series: Modern Birkhauser Classics. Num Pages: 357 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 3JH; PBX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 29. Weight in Grams: 572.
The name of Bernard Riemann is well known to mathematicians and physicists around the world. His name is indelibly stamped on the literature of mathematics and physics. This remarkable work, rich in insight and scholarship, is addressed to mathematicians, physicists, and philosophers interested in mathematics. It seeks to draw those readers closer to the underlying ideas of Riemann's work and to the development of them in their historical context. This illuminating English-language version of the original German edition will be an important contribution to the literature of the history of mathematics.
The name of Bernard Riemann is well known to mathematicians and physicists around the world. His name is indelibly stamped on the literature of mathematics and physics. This remarkable work, rich in insight and scholarship, is addressed to mathematicians, physicists, and philosophers interested in mathematics. It seeks to draw those readers closer to the underlying ideas of Riemann's work and to the development of them in their historical context. This illuminating English-language version of the original German edition will be an important contribution to the literature of the history of mathematics.
Product Details
Publisher
Birkhäuser
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Series
Modern Birkhauser Classics
Condition
New
Weight
572g
Number of Pages
357
Place of Publication
Secaucus, United States
ISBN
9780817647766
SKU
V9780817647766
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Reviews for Bernhard Riemann 1826–1866: Turning Points in the Conception of Mathematics (Modern Birkhäuser Classics)
Laugwitz's 1996 book in German is an excellent place to begin a study of [Riemann's] life, work, and influence. The 1999 translation...into English is especially welcome... There is excellent referencing throughout... Quotes are given almost always both in English and in the original German. Many readers will feel the original German brings them a bit closer to Riemann and his ... Read more