Hilbert Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Reid, Constance (Author), Weyl, Hermann (Author) |
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ISBN: 366227132X ISBN-13: 9783662271322 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Language: German Published: January 1970 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Science & Technology - Gardening - Mathematics |
Dewey: B |
Physical Information: 0.65" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (1.10 lbs) 290 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: David Hilbert was one of the truly great mathematicians of his time. His work and his inspiring scientific personality have profoundly influenced the development of the mathematical sciences up to the present time. His vision, his productive power and independent originality as a mathematical thinker, his versatility and breadth of interest made him a pioneer in many different mathematical fields. He was a unique personality, profoundly immersed in his work and totally dedicated to his science, a teacher and leader of the very highest order, inspiring and most generous, tireless and persistent in all of his efforts. To me, one of the few survivors of Hilbert's inner circle, it always has appeared most desirable that a biography should be published. Considering, however, the enormous scientific scope of Hilbert's work, it seemed to me humanly impossible that a single biographer could do justice to all the as- pects of Hilbert as a productive scientist and to the impact of his radiant personality. Thus, when I learned of Mrs. Reid's plan for the present book I was at first skeptical whether somebody not thoroughly familiar with mathematics could possibly write an acceptable book. Yet, when I saw the manuscript my skepticism faded, and I became more and more enthusiastic about the author's achievement. I trust that the book will fascinate not only mathematicians but everybody who is interested in the mystery of the origin of great scientists in our society. |