Zaouati, Philippe

Perelman's Refusal: A Novel

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ISBN 13:: 9781470463045
author:: Zaouati, Philippe
format:: Paperback
publisher:: American Mathematical Society
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 144
Dimensions:: 25.4 x 18.3 x 1.3 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, General, ,
Condition:: New
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Grigori Perelman's brilliant proof of the Poincaré Conjecture marked a significant moment in his career. However, he declined the prestigious Fields Medal and chose not to attend the International Congress of Mathematicians in Madrid in 2006, where the medal was awarded. A fascinating story emerged from these events, as John Ball, the President of the International Mathematical Union, attempted to persuade Perelman to accept the recognition. This book tells the story of their exchanges, offering a glimpse into the mind of a complex and enigmatic individual who preferred a simple life to public acclaim. Despite knowing the outcome, readers can still learn much from Perelman's character, whose refusal to be glorified by the public remains a subject of intrigue.

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