Abraham Robinson

The Creation of Nonstandard Analysis, A Personal and Mathematical Odyssey

Autor*innen

• Joseph Warren Dauben

Parameter

• 582 Seiten
• 21 Lesestunden

• Mathematik
• Philosophie

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Abraham Robinson's life was marked by remarkable achievements in mathematics, particularly his development of nonstandard analysis, which bridged mathematical logic with historical and modern mathematics. This biography by Joseph Dauben not only highlights Robinson's groundbreaking work but also delves into his personal journey through the challenges of war and ethnic repression. It chronicles his escape from Hitler's Germany to the U.S. via conflict-ridden Palestine, showcasing his resilience amidst the political turmoil of his time.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Einband: Paperback