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The Apprenticeship of a Mathematician
André Weil
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Description for The Apprenticeship of a Mathematician
Hardcover. A testimony of a period of the history of 20th century mathematics. It includes recollections on the author's participation in the formation of the Bourbaki Group, tells of his meetings and conversations with mathematicians, and reflects his views on mathematics. It describes an extraordinary career of an exceptional man and mathematicians. Translator(s): Gage, Jennifer Curtiss. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BG; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 470.
"Extremely readable recollections of the author... A rare testimony of a period of the history of 20th century mathematics. Includes very interesting recollections on the author's participation in the formation of the Bourbaki Group, tells of his meetings and conversations with leading mathematicians, reflects his views on mathematics. The book describes an extraordinary career of an exceptional man and mathematicians. Strongly recommended to specialists as well as to the general public."
EMS Newsletter (1992)
"This excellent book is the English edition of the author's autobiography. … This very enjoyable reading is recommended to all mathematicians."
Acta Scientiarum Mathematicarum (1992)
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Birkhäuser
Condition
New
Number of Pages
197
Place of Publication
Basel, Switzerland
ISBN
9783764326500
SKU
V9783764326500
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