Through a Reporter's Eyes - The Life of Stefan Banach (Paperback, 1995 ed.)

1995 marked the 50th anniversary of Stefan Banach's death. Until now, the general English speaking public has had no access to an in-depth life story of a mathematician whose name is one of those most often encountered in modern mathematical research. This small volume, originally written in Polish by a well-known reporter, is an effort to fill that gap in the biographical literature. It is based on original archival sources, dozens of interviews with people who knew and remember Banach, and conversations with mathematicians who are familiar with Banach's work and its impact on modern mathematics. The author presents engaging descriptions of Banach's personality and the unusual milieu in which he worked. Further, Chapter V focuses on the famous Scottish cafe, which like Banach himself, has achieved a mythical dimension in mathematical lore. The English edition has been revised to include new materials and many photographs, and to reflect the interests of a broader international audience."

General

Imprint:	Birkhauser Boston
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2004
First published:	April 2005
Authors:	Roman Kaluza
Translators:	A. Kostant • Wojbor A. Woyczynski
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	172
Edition:	1995 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-8176-4371-3
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Calculus & mathematical analysis > Vector & tensor analysis Books > Biography > General Promotions
LSN:	0-8176-4371-0
Barcode:	9780817643713

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