The Apprenticeship of a Mathematician
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Author
Contributions
- Jennifer Gage (Translator) - Contributor
Publication
2002-02-20 - Birkhauser
Language
English
Word Count
50,000 words, Guess
Page Count
200 pages
Physical Format
Hardcover
Identifiers
- ISBN-103764326506
- ISBN-139783764326500
- Goodreads1211236
- LibraryThing1651020
- Open LibraryOL9090043M
Description
"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)
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