Musings of the Masters: An Anthology of Mathematical Reflections (Spectrum)

Raymond Ayoub

ISBN 10: 0883855496 / ISBN 13: 9780883855492

Published by The Mathematical Association of America, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Musings of the Masters: An Anthology of Mathematical Reflections (Spectrum)
• Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0883855496
• ISBN 13: 9780883855492
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The anthology is a collection of articles contiguous to the humanities written by renowned mathematicians of the twentieth century. The articles cover a variety of topics that, for want of a better name, shall be referred to as humanistic. An important criterion, thereby limiting the choice, is that the articles should be accessible to the literate reader who may or may not have technical knowledge of mathematics. The articles span roughly a century in time and a wide range in subject. They are by mathematicians acknowledged by their peers as outstanding creators whose work has added richly to the discipline. Each article is preceded by a brief biographical sketch of the author and a brief indication of the content. The material is accessible to a wide audience, lay as well as academic.

About the Author

Raymond Ayoub is a Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania.