Buch, Englisch, 352 Seiten, Format (B × H): 228 mm x 249 mm, Gewicht: 1059 g
ISBN: 978-0-691-14829-8
Verlag: Princeton University Press
Fascinating Mathematical People is a collection of informal interviews and memoirs of sixteen prominent members of the mathematical community of the twentieth century, many still active. The candid portraits collected here demonstrate that while these men and women vary widely in terms of their backgrounds, life stories, and worldviews, they all share a deep and abiding sense of wonder about mathematics. Featured here--in their own words--are major research mathematicians whose cutting-edge discoveries have advanced the frontiers of the field, such as Lars Ahlfors, Mary Cartwright, Dusa McDuff, and Atle Selberg. Others are leading mathematicians who have also been highly influential as teachers and mentors, like Tom Apostol and Jean Taylor. Fern Hunt describes what it was like to be among the first black women to earn a PhD in mathematics. Harold Bacon made trips to Alcatraz to help a prisoner learn calculus. Thomas Banchoff, who first became interested in the fourth dimension while reading a Captain Marvel comic, relates his fascinating friendship with Salvador Dalí and their shared passion for art, mathematics, and the profound connection between the two. Other mathematical people found here are Leon Bankoff, who was also a Beverly Hills dentist; Arthur Benjamin, a part-time professional magician; and Joseph Gallian, a legendary mentor of future mathematicians, but also a world-renowned expert on the Beatles. This beautifully illustrated collection includes many photographs never before published, concise introductions by the editors to each person, and a foreword by Philip J. Davis.
Weitere Infos & Material
Foreword by Philip J. Davis vii
Preface ix
Acknowledgments xiii
Sources xv
One: Lars V. Ahlfors 1
Two: Tom Apostol 17
Three: Harold M. Bacon 43
Four: Tom Banchoff 52
Five: Leon Bankoff 79
Six: Alice Beckenbach 96
Seven: Arthur Benjamin 107
Eight: Dame Mary L. Cartwright 129
Nine: Joe Gallian 146
Ten: Richard K. Guy 165
Eleven: Fern Hunt 193
Twelve: Dusa McDuff 215
Thirteen: Donald G. Saari 240
Fourteen: Atle Selberg 254
Fifteen: Jean Taylor 274
Sixteen: Philippe Tondeur 294
Biographical Notes 319
Glossary 321
Index 325
