Mathematical People: Profiles and InterviewsDonald Albers, Gerald L. Alexanderson This unique collection contains extensive and in-depth interviews with mathematicians who have shaped the field of mathematics in the twentieth century. Collected by two mathematicians respected in the community for their skill in communicating mathematical topics to a broader audience, the book is also rich with photographs and includes an introduction by Philip J. Davis. |
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David Blackwell | 15 |
ShiingShen Chern | 29 |
H S M Coxeter | 47 |
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