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Autore |
Yandell Ben |
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The honors class : Hilbert's problems and their solvers / / by Ben Yandell |
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Boca Raton, FL : , : A K Peters/CRC Press, an imprint of Taylor and Francis, , 2001 |
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ISBN |
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0-429-06429-2 |
1-4398-6422-5 |
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Edizione |
[First edition.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (497 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Mathematics - History - 20th century |
Mathematicians |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 453-472) and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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chapter Introduction: The Origin of the Coordinates -- chapter The Foundation Problems 1, 2, 10 -- chapter The Foundations of Specific Areas 3, 4, 5, 6 -- chapter Number Theory 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 -- chapter Algebra and Geometry: A Miscellany 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 -- chapter The Analysis Problems 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 -- chapter We Come to Our Census -- chapter Appendix -- chapter Mathematical Problems -- chapter Notes -- chapter Selected Bibliography. |
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This eminently readable book focuses on the people of mathematics and draws the reader into their fascinating world. In a monumental address, given to the International Congress of Mathematicians in Paris in 1900, David Hilbert, perhaps the most respected mathematician of his time, developed a blueprint for mathematical research in the new century. Jokingly called a natural introduction to thesis writing with examples, this collection of problems has indeed become a guiding inspiration to many mathematicians, and those who succeeded in solving or advancing their solutions form an Honors Class among research mathematicians of this century. In a remarkable labor of love and with the support of many of the major players in the field, Ben Yandell has written a fascinating account of the achievements of this Honors Class, covering mathematical substance and biographical aspects. |
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