Mathematical Conversations: Selections from The Mathematical Intelligencer by Je

Description: Mathematical Conversations by Jeremy Gray, Robin Wilson The Mathematical Intelligencer is a one of a kind publication in the field of mathematics, and this compilation pulls together in one volume a selection of the best of the Intelligencer, from its first eighteen years. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This volume contains approximately fifty articles that were published in "The Mathematical Intelligencer" during its first eighteen years. The selection exhibits the wide variety of attractive articles that have appeared over the years, ranging from general interest articles of a historical nature to lucid expositions of important current discoveries. The articles are introduced by the editors. Notes The Mathematical Intelligencer is a one of a kind publication in the field of mathematics, and this compilation pulls together in one volume a selection of the best of the Intelligencer, from its first eighteen years. Professional mathematicians, or readers with some training in the field will find it of great interest. Table of Contents 1 Introduction.- One Interviews and Reminiscences.- 1 An Interview with Michael Atiyah.- 2 On the Steps of Moscow University Steve Smale,.- 3 An Interview with Jean-Pierre Serre.- 4 Mathematical Anecdotes.- 5 My Collaboration with Julia Robinson.- 6 Contemporary Mathematics.- Two Algebra and Number Theory.- 7 The Proof of the Mordell Conjecture.- 8 Adventures in Arithmetick, or: How to Make Good Use of a Fourier Transform.- 9 Solving Polynomial Systems.- 10 Artins Conjecture for Primitive Roots.- 11 Representation Theory of Finite Groups: From Frobenius to Brauer.- 12 Quaternionic Determinants.- Three Analysis.- 13 The Surfaces of Delaunay.- 14 The Banach-Tarski Theorem.- 15 Painleves Conjecture.- 16 A Geometrization of Lebesgues Space-Filling Curve.- 17 Sophus Lie and Harmony in Mathematical Physics, on the 150th Anniversary of His Birth.- 18 The Missing Link.- Four Applied mathematics.- 19 Yeast Oscillations, Belousov-Zhabotinsky Waves, and the Nonretraction Theorem.- Strings.- 21 Integrability in Mathematics and Theoretical Physics: Solitons.- 22 On Newtons Problem of Minimal Resistance.- 23 If Hamilton Had Prevailed: Quaternions in Physics.- Five Arrangements and Patterns.- 24 On the Problème des Ménages.- 25 Quasicrystals: The View from Les Houches.- 26 Celtic Knotwork: Mathematical Art.- 27 The Sacred Cut Revisited: The Pavement of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, Florence.- 28 Symmetrical Combinations of Three or Four Hollow Triangles.- Six Geometry and Topology.- 29 Instantons and the Topology of 4-Manifolds.- 30 The Computer-Aided Discovery of New Embedded Minimal Surfaces.- 31 What Is the Difference between a Parabola and a Hyperbola?.- 32 How to Build Minimal Polyhedral Models of the Boy Surface.- 33 Recent Developments in Braid and Link Theory.-34 Hyperbolic Geometry and Spaces of Riemann Surfaces.- Seven History of Mathematics.- 35 Kurt Godel in Sharper Focus.- 36 Who Would Have Won the Fields Medals a Hundred Years Ago?.- 37 The Last 100 Days of the Bieberbach Conjecture.- 38 A Little-Known Chapter in the History of German Mathematics.- 39 The War of the Frogs and the Mice, or the Crisis of the Mathematische Annalen.- 40 Hilberts Problems and Their Sequels.- Index of Names. Review "Popular mathematical expositions aim to render exciting, deep mathematics comprehensible to a wide audience (hard!). Since even professional mathematicians can expect to penetrate the technicalities of only a small fraction of mathematical breakthroughs, publications such as The Mathematical Intelligencer, the Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society, Sugaku, and LAenseignement Mathmatique (Mathematique) address themselves to at least a wide audience of mathematicians. The Mathematical Intelligencer publishes stylish, well-illustrated articles, rich in ideas and usually short on proofs. The balance of topics reflects the broad spectrum of mathematical activity, and especially, great recent achievements (the Mordell conjecture, the Bieberbach conjecture, the Jones polynomial). Many, but not all articles fall within the reach of the advanced undergraduate mathematics major. For example, every student of advanced calculus should read Felipe Ackers essay on Stokess theorem and the mean value theorem. This book makes a nice addition to any undergraduate mathematics collection that does not already sport back issues of The Mathematical Intelligencer. Upper-division undergraduates and up." D.V. Feldman, University of New Hampshire in CHOICE Reviews, June 2001 Promotional Springer Book Archives Long Description Jeremy Gray andRobin Wilson Over the past twenty years The Mathematical Intelligencerhas put before a general mathematical audience avariety of articles that are by turns exciting, important, diverting, fun, profound, and sur Review Text "Popular mathematical expositions aim to render exciting, deep mathematics comprehensible to a wide audience (hard!). Since even professional mathematicians can expect to penetrate the technicalities of only a small fraction of mathematical breakthroughs, publications such as The Mathematical Intelligencer, the Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society, Sugaku, and L Review Quote "Popular mathematical expositions aim to render exciting, deep mathematics comprehensible to a wide audience (hard!). Since even professional mathematicians can expect to penetrate the technicalities of only a small fraction of mathematical breakthroughs, publications such as The Mathematical Intelligencer, the Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society, Sugaku, and Lnseignement Mathmatique (Mathematique) address themselves to at least a wide audience of mathematicians. The Mathematical Intelligencer publishes stylish, well-illustrated articles, rich in ideas and usually short on proofs. The balance of topics reflects the broad spectrum of mathematical activity, and especially, great recent achievements (the Mordell conjecture, the Bieberbach conjecture, the Jones polynomial). Many, but not all articles fall within the reach of the advanced undergraduate mathematics major. For example, every student of advanced calculus should read Felipe Ackers essay on Stokess theorem and the mean value theorem. This book makes a nice addition to any undergraduate mathematics collection that does not already sport back issues of The Mathematical Intelligencer. Upper-division undergraduates and up." D.V. Feldman, University of New Hampshire in CHOICE Reviews, June 2001 Feature Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras Description for Sales People The Mathematical Intelligencer is a one of a kind publication in the field of mathematics, and this compilation pulls together in one volume a selection of the best of the Intelligencer, from its first eighteen years. Professional mathematicians, or readers with some training in the field will find it of great interest. Details ISBN0387986863 Language English ISBN-10 0387986863 ISBN-13 9780387986869 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 510 Author Robin Wilson Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States Short Title MATHEMATICAL CONVERSATIONS 200 Pages 488 Edition 2001st Subtitle Selections from The Mathematical Intelligencer DOI 10.1007/b73716 AU Release Date 2000-10-12 NZ Release Date 2000-10-12 US Release Date 2000-10-12 UK Release Date 2000-10-12 Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition Description 2001 ed. Year 2000 Publication Date 2000-10-12 Alternative 9781461265566 Illustrations VII, 488 p. Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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