Guerraggio, Angelo

Vito Volterra

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ISBN 13:: 9783642272622
author:: Guerraggio, Angelo
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 176
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.3 centimetres (4
Genre:: Science, General, Science,
Condition:: New
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Vito Volterra was a renowned Italian scientist who made significant contributions to mathematics and its applications. This biography provides an in-depth analysis of his most important achievements, including his work on functional analysis, integral equations, elasticity theory, and population dynamics. Volterra's organizational skills were equally impressive, as he played a key role in shaping scientific policy in Italy during the early 20th century. He was also involved in various other pursuits, including military research during World War I and founding the National Research Council. The authors offer a comprehensive picture of Volterra's life, exploring both his mathematical accomplishments and his contributions to science. Through this biography, readers can gain a deeper understanding of Vito Volterra's remarkable legacy and its lasting impact on mathematics and scientific policy.

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