Synopsis
In 2000, the American Mathematical Society published a biography of Professor Stephen Smale, who had recently retired from a prestigious career at the University of California, Berkeley. But in retirement, Professor Smale has continued his academic pursuits through the present day, resulting in numerous additional publications and honors in the past 20+ years. As part of the CityU Legacy Series, this book documents Professor Smale's time at City University of Hong Kong, during his first appointment as a Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Mathematics from 1995-2001 as well as when he returned from 2009-2016. It also covers colorful and adventurous aspects of his life, including his impressive mineral collection and intrepid sailing and hiking trips to exotic locales. So that readers can experience the full extent of Professor Smale's notable life and work, the previous biography about him is included to provide a complete picture of this renowned scholar of international influence.
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À propos de l?auteur
Professor Stephen Smale has had a long and multifaceted career. A er spending more than 30 years at the University of California, Berkeley, he joined the mathematics faculty at City University of Hong Kong from 1995- 2001 and again from 2009- 2016. He has received numerous awards and honors, including the Fields Medal (1966), for his work in areas such as topology, dynamical systems, complexity, and computation. He is also an avid mineral collector and has published two beautifully photographed books showcasing his impressive private collection.
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Stephen Smale - Reaching Higher Dimensions (CityU Legacy Series)
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City University of Hong Kong Press, 2024
ISBN 10 : 9629376903
ISBN 13 : 9789629376901
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Etat : good. This book is in good condition. The cover has minor creases or bends. The binding is tight and pages are intact. Some pages may have writing or highlighting. N° de réf. du vendeur BRV.9629376903.G
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Stephen Smale: Reaching Higher Dimensions (CityU Legacy Series)
Edité par
City University of Hong Kong Press, 2024
ISBN 10 : 9629376903
ISBN 13 : 9789629376901
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
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Etat : Very Good. Picture Shown is For Illustration Purposes Only : CONDITION : VERY GOOD : HARDBACK :light wear and scuff marks to jacket, pages in nice condition, shipped from the UK. N° de réf. du vendeur 274/BT/1345H 901
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