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Algebraic Combinatorics and Computer Science - A Tribute to Gian-Carlo Rota (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001)
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Algebraic Combinatorics and Computer Science - A Tribute to Gian-Carlo Rota (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001)
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This book, dedicated to the memory of Gian-Carlo Rota, is the
result of a collaborative effort by his friends, students and
admirers. Rota was one of the great thinkers of our times,
innovator in both mathematics and phenomenology. I feel moved, yet
touched by a sense of sadness, in presenting this volume of work,
despite the fear that I may be unworthy of the task that befalls
me. Rota, both the scientist and the man, was marked by a
generosity that knew no bounds. His ideas opened wide the horizons
of fields of research, permitting an astonishing number of students
from all over the globe to become enthusiastically involved. The
contagious energy with which he demonstrated his tremendous mental
capacity always proved fresh and inspiring. Beyond his renown as
gifted scientist, what was particularly striking in Gian-Carlo Rota
was his ability to appreciate the diverse intellectual capacities
of those before him and to adapt his communications accordingly.
This human sense, complemented by his acute appreciation of the
importance of the individual, acted as a catalyst in bringing forth
the very best in each one of his students. Whosoever was fortunate
enough to enjoy Gian-Carlo Rota's longstanding friendship was most
enriched by the experience, both mathematically and
philosophically, and had occasion to appreciate son cote de bon
vivant. The book opens with a heartfelt piece by Henry Crapo in
which he meticulously pieces together what Gian-Carlo Rota's
untimely demise has bequeathed to science.
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