The honors class : Hilbert's problems and their solvers

By: Yandell, Ben HMaterial type: TextTextPublication details: New Delhi: A K Peters, Ltd., [c2002]Edition: 1st EdDescription: 473 pISBN: 9781568812168
Contents:
1. Introduction: The Origin of the Coordinates 2. The Foundation Problems 3. The Foundations of Specific Areas 4. Number Theory 5. Algebra and Geometry: A Miscellany 6. The Analysis Problems 7. We Come to Our Census
Summary: This eminently readable book focuses on the people of mathematics and draws the reader into their fascinating world. In a monumental address, given to the International Congress of Mathematicians in Paris in 1900, David Hilbert, perhaps the most respected mathematician of his time, developed a blueprint for mathematical research in the new century. Jokingly called a natural introduction to thesis writing with examples, this collection of problems has indeed become a guiding inspiration to many mathematicians, and those who succeeded in solving or advancing their solutions form an Honors Class among research mathematicians of this century. In a remarkable labor of love and with the support of many of the major players in the field, Ben Yandell has written a fascinating account of the achievements of this Honors Class, covering mathematical substance and biographical aspects.--- Provided by publisher
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1. Introduction: The Origin of the Coordinates
2. The Foundation Problems
3. The Foundations of Specific Areas
4. Number Theory
5. Algebra and Geometry: A Miscellany
6. The Analysis Problems
7. We Come to Our Census

This eminently readable book focuses on the people of mathematics and draws the reader into their fascinating world. In a monumental address, given to the International Congress of Mathematicians in Paris in 1900, David Hilbert, perhaps the most respected mathematician of his time, developed a blueprint for mathematical research in the new century. Jokingly called a natural introduction to thesis writing with examples, this collection of problems has indeed become a guiding inspiration to many mathematicians, and those who succeeded in solving or advancing their solutions form an Honors Class among research mathematicians of this century. In a remarkable labor of love and with the support of many of the major players in the field, Ben Yandell has written a fascinating account of the achievements of this Honors Class, covering mathematical substance and biographical aspects.--- Provided by publisher

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