Bela Bollobas
Littlewood's Miscellany
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521337021
- author:
- Bela Bollobas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1986
- Pages:
- 212
- Genre:
- Mathematics Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Littlewood's Miscellany by John Edensor Littlewood is a unique collection of writings that offer insight into academic life in Cambridge during its heyday. Written in an engaging and humorous style, the book features anecdotes about Professor Littlewood's contemporaries, as well as mathematical passages that are accessible to most readers. The publication includes new material prepared by Béla Bollobás, who provides a foreword based on a talk he gave at the British Society for the History of Mathematics. This allows readers to gain a deeper understanding of Professor Littlewood's work and its significance in the history of mathematics. With its blend of mathematical content and entertaining anecdotes, Littlewood's Miscellany is an interesting read for anyone looking to explore the life and work of this influential mathematician.
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