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)

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The Apprenticeship of a MathematicianHardcoverBirkhauser2002-02-20

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