Constantin caratheodory: mathematics and politics in turbulent times
Auteur :
Georgiadou, Maria
Éditeur :
Georgiadou, Maria
ISBN :
9783540203520
Date de publication :
2 juil. 2004
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 x 3,4 cm
Poids :
943 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Allemagne
Focuses on the work and life of Constantin Caratheodory. This book maps out the mathematician's oeuvre, life and turbulent historical surroundings. Caratheodory graduated from the military school of Brussels, became engineer at the Assiout dam in Egypt and finally dedicated a lifetime to mathematics and education.