Nasar, Sylvia
A Beautiful Mind
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571212927
- author:
- Nasar, Sylvia
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 461
- Dimensions:
- 136 mm X 216 mm
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar explores the life of a brilliant mathematician whose career was marked by both incredible achievements and devastating mental illness. From his early years to his student days at Princeton, where he encountered influential figures in mathematics, Nash's story is one of meteoric rise and tragic fall. Nash's descent into insanity is detailed in this biography, including his bizarre delusions, hospitalizations, and struggles with his mental health. The book also recounts the miraculous recovery that restored him to health and led to a Nobel Prize in recognition of his contributions to game theory. The story behind Nash's award is one of intrigue and controversy, as the Nobel Prize committee grappled with whether to honor a man whose mental illness had left him unable to fully appreciate his own work. This biography offers a nuanced and thought-provoking look at a complex and fascinating individual.
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