This book traces the history of the MIT Department of Mathematics-one of the most important mathematics departments in the world-through candid, in-depth, lively conversations with a select and diverse group of its senior members. The process reveals much about the motivation, path, and impact of research mathematicians in a society that owes so much to this little understood and often mystifying section of its intellectual fabric. At a time when the mathematical experience touches and attracts more laypeople than ever, ...
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This book traces the history of the MIT Department of Mathematics-one of the most important mathematics departments in the world-through candid, in-depth, lively conversations with a select and diverse group of its senior members. The process reveals much about the motivation, path, and impact of research mathematicians in a society that owes so much to this little understood and often mystifying section of its intellectual fabric. At a time when the mathematical experience touches and attracts more laypeople than ever, such a book contributes to our understanding and entertains through its personal approach.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Mathematics History / Bio's. 8vo. First edition (1999. ) Hardcover with dust jacket. 8vo with 441 pages. The book and dust jacket are in very good condition. Interior is clean and tight. Black & White photos. " This book traces the history of the MIT Department of Mathematics-one of the most important mathematics departments in the world-through candid, in-depth, lively conversations with a select and diverse group of its senior members...collection of interviews and anecdotes fiom the geniuses of MIT who have pursued mathematics as their life's careers and obsessions..." Dark blue spine/White text.
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Very Fine in Very Fine jacket. 9.2 x 6.5 x 1.2. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Fine. Jacket Condition: Very Fine. A K Peters/CRC Press, Wellesley, MA 2009. First Edition. 1st Printing. 330 pages. Nice Firm Clean copy! Unmarked. Size: 9.2 x 6.5 x 1.2. Science/Nature: Mathematics Biography 6122.
