I Want to Be a Mathematician : An Automathography

halmos,paul r

ISBN 10: 3540964703 / ISBN 13: 9783540964704

Published by springer-verlag, 1988

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soft cover in near fine condition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: I Want to Be a Mathematician : An Automathography
• Publisher: springer-verlag
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540964703
• ISBN 13: 9783540964704
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography
  • Science
  • mathematics

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Synopsis

From the reviews: "...this is a fascinating addition to recent mathematical culture by one of its makers. The main message i absorbed from it was a set of conditions required for success in mathematics: talent, yes; single-mindedness, almost as obvious; sense of humour, essential when the going gets tough; and love, yes that is the right word - you must love mathematics, and that means all the ingredients, passion, pain and loyalty." The Mathematical Gazette#1"The book is written in a very personal, but plain and honest way, result of reflected experience and mature self-assessment of a wise man. It avoids palliation as well as exaggerated modesty.- It should be a document for history and sociology of science." (R. Fischer) Zentralblatt für Mathematik#2