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  • Publisher:
    Mathematical Association of America
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    June 2001
    ISBN:
    9780883855355
    DOI:
    https://doi.org/10.5948/UPO9780883859650
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    • Subjects:
    Mathematics (general), Mathematics
    Series:
    Spectrum
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Long known as a mathematical storyteller, Howard Eves here writes his personal reminiscences—mostly mathematical, some not. The cast of characters includes Albert Einstein, Norbert Wiener, Julian Lowell Coolidge, Maurice Fréchet, Nathan Altschiller-Court, G. H. Hardy, and many other interesting figures whom he encountered in a long and active life in mathematics. In Mathematical Reminiscences we read of Eves' famous mathematical museum, with its lock of Einstein's hair, Hardy's scarf, Veblen's bright yellow lead pencil, Wiener's hat, and much, much more.

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Many of us, myself included, first encountered Eves through his book on the history of mathematics, or perhaps through his book on complex variables. In this collection of reminiscences we get to know him better, so to speak, and get to discover a good deal more about this witty and charming author. What comes through most of all is his abiding love for his subject, his professionalism, and his healthy sense of fun (if not mischief). So I recommend the book enthusiastically. Buy it. Read it. You'll enjoy it.

Michael Berg Source: MAA Reviews

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