Remembering Sofya Kovalevskaya (Hardcover, Edition.)

Sofia Kovalevskaya was a brilliant and determined young Russian woman of the 19th century who wanted to become a mathematician and who succeeded, in often difficult circumstances, in becoming arguably the first woman to have a professional university career in the way we understand it today. This memoir, written by a mathematician who specialises in symplectic geometry and integrable systems, is a personal exploration of the life, the writings and the mathematical achievements of a remarkable woman. It emphasises the originality of Kovalevskaya's work and assesses her legacy and reputation as a mathematician and scientist. Her ideas are explained in a way that is accessible to a general audience, with diagrams, marginal notes and commentary to help explain the mathematical concepts and provide context. This fascinating book, which also examines Kovalevskaya's love of literature, will be of interest to historians looking for a treatment of the mathematics, and those doing feminist or gender studies.

General

Imprint:	Springer London
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2011
First published:	2011
Authors:	Michele Audin
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	284
Edition:	Edition.
ISBN-13:	978-0-85729-928-4
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	French
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > History of mathematics Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Calculus & mathematical analysis > Differential equations Promotions
LSN:	0-85729-928-X
Barcode:	9780857299284

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