The Way I Remember It (History of Mathematics) - Softcover

Rudin, Walter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0821806335 ISBN 13: 9780821806333

Publisher: Amer Mathematical Society, 1996

Synopsis

Walter Rudin's memoirs should prove to be a delightful read specifically to mathematicians, but also to historians who are interested in learning about his colorful history and ancestry. Characterized by his personal style of elegance, clarity, and brevity, Rudin presents in the first part of the book his early memories about his family history, his boyhood in Vienna throughout the 1920s and 1930s, and his experiences during World War II.

Part II offers samples of his work, in which he relates where problems came from, what their solutions led to, and who else was involved. As those who are familiar with Rudin's writing will recognize, he brings to this book the same care, depth, and originality that is the hallmark of his work.

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Review

"It is a real pleasure to read this book and to admire the charming personal style we have come to know from Rudin's textbooks, monographs and articles. The book is strongly recommended not only to analysts, but also to all mathematicians as well as historians." ---- European Mathematical Society Newsletter

"Of noteworthy significance." ---- Zentralblatt MATH

"With this memoir, Rudin gives the entire mathematical community a chance to make his acquaintance both mathematically and personally, and a very worthwhile acquaintance it is. The biographical section ... is fascinating ... It's what the literary critics call "a good read" ... this book is a delight to read and will also help to inspire and guide young analysts in the path of wisdom. You will not want to miss a single page of it ... recommend it to everyone." ---- Mathematical Reviews

Edition details

• Publisher: Amer Mathematical Society
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0821806335
• ISBN 13: 9780821806333
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 191