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Mathematician for All Seasons

Recollections and Notes, Vol. 2 (1945–1968)

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Mathematician for All Seasons

Recollections and Notes, Vol. 2 (1945–1968)

By: Hugo Steinhaus

This book presents, in his own words, the life of Hugo Steinhaus (1887–1972), noted Polish mathematician of Jewish background, educator, and mathematical popularizer. A student of Hilbert, a pioneer of the foundations of probability and game theory, and a contributor to the development of functional analysis, he was one of those instrumental to the extraordinary flowering of Polish mathematics before and after World War I. In particular, it was he who “discovered” the great Stefan Banach. Exhibiting his great integrity and wit, Steinhaus’s personal story of the turbulent times he survived – including two world wars and life postwar under the Soviet heel – cannot but be of consuming interest. His recounting of the fearful years spent evading Nazi terror is especially moving. The steadfast honesty and natural dignity he maintained while pursuing a life of demanding scientific and intellectual enquiry in the face of encroaching calamity and chaos show him to be truly a mathematician for all seasons. The present work will be of great interest not only to mathematicians wanting to learn some of the details of the mathematical blossoming that occurred in Poland in the first half of the 20th century, but also to anyone wishing to read a first-hand account of the history of those unquiet times in Europe – and indeed world-wide – by someone of uncommon intelligence and forthrightness situated near an eye of the storm.

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3319231022

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9783319231020

Mathematical Snapshots

By: Hugo Steinhaus

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Mathematical Snapshots

By: Hugo Steinhaus

Numerous photographs, diagrams explain mathematical phenomena in series of thought-provoking expositions. From simple puzzles to more advanced problems, topics include psychology of lottery players, arrangement of chromosomes in a human cell, new and larger prime numbers, more. Fascinating glimpse into the world of numbers. 1969 edition. 391 black-and-white illustrations.

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340

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Courier Corporation

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0486409147

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9780486409146

One Hundred Problems in Elementary Mathematics

By: Hugo Steinhaus

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One Hundred Problems in Elementary Mathematics

By: Hugo Steinhaus

Both a challenge to mathematically inclined readers and a useful supplementary text for high school and college courses, One Hundred Problems in Elementary Mathematics presents an instructive, stimulating collection of problems. Many problems address such matters as numbers, equations, inequalities, points, polygons, circles, ellipses, space, polyhedra, and spheres. An equal number deal with more amusing or more practical subjects, such as a picnic ham, blood groups, rooks on a chessboard, and the doings of the ingenious Dr. Abracadabrus. Are the problems in this book really elementary? Perhaps not in the lay reader’s sense, for anyone who desires to solve these problems must know a fair amount of mathematics, up to calculus. Nevertheless, Professor Steinhaus has given complete, detailed solutions to every one of his 100 problems, and anyone who works through the solutions will painlessly learn an astonishing amount of mathematics. A final chapter provides a true test for the most proficient readers: 13 additional unsolved problems, including some for which the author himself does not know the solutions.

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0486811808

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Mathematician for All Seasons

Recollections and Notes Vol. 1 (1887-1945)

By: Hugo Steinhaus

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Recollections and Notes Vol. 1 (1887-1945)

By: Hugo Steinhaus

This book presents, in his own words, the life of Hugo Steinhaus (1887–1972), noted Polish mathematician of Jewish background, educator, and mathematical popularizer. A student of Hilbert, a pioneer of the foundations of probability and game theory, and a contributor to the development of functional analysis, he was one of those instrumental to the extraordinary flowering of Polish mathematics before and after World War I. In particular, it was he who “discovered” the great Stefan Banach. Exhibiting his great integrity and wit, Steinhaus’s personal story of the turbulent times he survived – including two world wars and life postwar under the Soviet heel – cannot but be of consuming interest. His account of the years spent evading Nazi terror is especially moving. The steadfast honesty and natural dignity he maintained while pursuing a life of demanding scientific and intellectual enquiry in the face of encroaching calamity and chaos show him to be truly a mathematician for all seasons. The present work will be of great interest not only to mathematicians wanting to learn some of the details of the mathematical blossoming that occurred in Poland in the first half of the 20th century, but also to anyone wishing to read a first-hand account of the history of those unquiet times in Europe – and indeed world-wide – by someone of uncommon intelligence and forthrightness situated near an eye of the storm.

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3319219847

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Mathematician for All Seasons

Recollections and Notes, Vol. 2 (1945–1968)

By: Hugo Steinhaus

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Recollections and Notes, Vol. 2 (1945–1968)

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3319231022

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Mathematician for All Seasons

By: Hugo Steinhaus

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Mathematician for All Seasons

By: Hugo Steinhaus

This book presents, in his own words, the life of Hugo Steinhaus (1887–1972), noted Polish mathematician of Jewish background, educator, and mathematical popularizer. A student of Hilbert, a pioneer of the foundations of probability and game theory, and a contributor to the development of functional analysis, he was one of those instrumental to the extraordinary flowering of Polish mathematics before and after World War I. In particular, it was he who “discovered” the great Stefan Banach. Exhibiting his great integrity and wit, Steinhaus’s personal story of the turbulent times he survived – including two world wars and life postwar under the Soviet heel – cannot but be of consuming interest. His account of the years spent evading Nazi terror is especially moving. The steadfast honesty and natural dignity he maintained while pursuing a life of demanding scientific and intellectual enquiry in the face of encroaching calamity and chaos show him to be truly a mathematician for all seasons. The present work will be of great interest not only to mathematicians wanting to learn some of the details of the mathematical blossoming that occurred in Poland in the first half of the 20thcentury, but also to anyone wishing to read a first-hand account of the history of those unquiet times in Europe – and indeed world-wide – by someone of uncommon intelligence and forthrightness situated near an eye of the storm.

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900

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3319286137

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Principles of Analysis

Measure, Integration, Functional Analysis, and Applications

By: Hugo D. Junghenn

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Principles of Analysis

Measure, Integration, Functional Analysis, and Applications

By: Hugo D. Junghenn

Principles of Analysis: Measure, Integration, Functional Analysis, and Applications prepares readers for advanced courses in analysis, probability, harmonic analysis, and applied mathematics at the doctoral level. The book also helps them prepare for qualifying exams in real analysis. It is designed so that the reader or instructor may select topics suitable to their needs. The author presents the text in a clear and straightforward manner for the readers’ benefit. At the same time, the text is a thorough and rigorous examination of the essentials of measure, integration and functional analysis. The book includes a wide variety of detailed topics and serves as a valuable reference and as an efficient and streamlined examination of advanced real analysis. The text is divided into four distinct sections: Part I develops the general theory of Lebesgue integration; Part II is organized as a course in functional analysis; Part III discusses various advanced topics, building on material covered in the previous parts; Part IV includes two appendices with proofs of the change of the variable theorem and a joint continuity theorem. Additionally, the theory of metric spaces and of general topological spaces are covered in detail in a preliminary chapter . Features: Contains direct and concise proofs with attention to detail Features a substantial variety of interesting and nontrivial examples Includes nearly 700 exercises ranging from routine to challenging with hints for the more difficult exercises Provides an eclectic set of special topics and applications About the Author: Hugo D. Junghenn is a professor of mathematics at The George Washington University. He has published numerous journal articles and is the author of several books, including Option Valuation: A First Course in Financial Mathematics and A Course in Real Analysis. His research interests include functional analysis, semigroups, and probability.

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CRC Press

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1498773303

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9781498773300

Combinatorial Geometry in the Plane

By: Hugo Hadwiger,Hans Debrunner,Victor Klee

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Combinatorial Geometry in the Plane

By: Hugo Hadwiger,Hans Debrunner,Victor Klee

Advanced undergraduate-level text discusses theorems on topics restricted to the plane, such as convexity, coverings, and graphs. Two-part treatment begins with specific topics followed by an extensive selection of short proofs. 1964 edition.

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129

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0486789969

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9780486789965

One Hundred Problems in Elementary Mathematics

By: Hugo Steinhaus

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By: Hugo Steinhaus

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Mathematician for All Seasons

Mathematician for All Seasons

Mathematical Snapshots

Mathematical Snapshots

One Hundred Problems in Elementary Mathematics

One Hundred Problems in Elementary Mathematics

Mathematician for All Seasons

Mathematician for All Seasons

Mathematician for All Seasons

Mathematician for All Seasons

Mathematician for All Seasons

Mathematician for All Seasons

Principles of Analysis

Principles of Analysis

Combinatorial Geometry in the Plane

Combinatorial Geometry in the Plane

One Hundred Problems in Elementary Mathematics

One Hundred Problems in Elementary Mathematics

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