Fields Medallists' Lectures (World Scientific Series in 20th Century Mathematics) (Volume 5)

Atiyah, M & Iagolnitzer, D (eds)

ISBN 10: 9810231172 / ISBN 13: 9789810231170

Edité par World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, 1997

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Volume 5. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1550grams, ISBN:9789810231170.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Fields Medallists' Lectures (World Scientific Series in 20th Century Mathematics) (Volume 5)
• Éditeur: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
• Date de parution: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 9810231172
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9789810231170
• Reliure: Couverture souple
• État de l'article: Good
• Poids: 1550 grammes
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Mathematics

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Synopsis

Although the Fields Medal does not have the same public recognition as the Nobel Prizes, they share a similar intellectual standing. It is restricted to one field - that of mathematics - and an age limit of 40 has become an accepted tradition. Mathematics has in the main been interpreted as pure mathematics, and this is not so unreasonable since major contributions in some applied areas can be (and have been) recognized with Nobel Prizes. The restriction to 40 years is of marginal significance, since most mathematicians have made their mark long before this age.

A list of Fields Medallists and their contributions provides a bird's eye view of mathematics over the past 60 years. It highlights the areas in which, at various times, greatest progress has been made. This volume does not pretend to be comprehensive, nor is it a historical document. On the other hand, it presents contributions from 22 Fields Medallists and so provides a highly interesting and varied picture.

The contributions themselves represent the choice of the individual Medallists. In some cases the articles relate directly to the work for which the Fields Medals were awarded. In other cases new articles have been produced which relate to more current interests of the Medallists. This indicates that while Fields Medallists must be under 40 at the time of the award, their mathematical development goes well past this age. In fact the age limit of 40 was chosen so that young mathematicians would be encouraged in their future work.

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