The Apprenticeship of a Mathematician
Author | : Andre Weil |
Publisher | : Birkhäuser |
Total Pages | : 195 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783034886345 |
ISBN-13 | : 3034886349 |
Rating | : 4/5 (45 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Apprenticeship of a Mathematician written by Andre Weil and published by Birkhäuser. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From reviews: "Extremely readable... 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)