Indiscrete Thoughts

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Synopsis

Indiscrete Thoughts gives a glimpse into a world that has seldom been described - that of science and technology as seen through the eyes of a mathematician. The era covered by this book, 1950 to 1990, was surely one of the golden ages of science and of the American university. Cherished myths are debunked along the way as Gian-Carlo Rota takes pleasure in portraying, warts and all, some of the great scientific personalities of the period. Rota is not afraid of controversy. Some readers may even consider these essays indiscreet. This beautifully written book is destined to become an instant classic and the subject of debate for decades to come.

Book details

Edition:
1st ed. 1996. 2nd printing 2009
Series:
Modern Birkhäuser Classics
Author:
Gian-Carlo Rota
ISBN:
9780817647810
Related ISBNs:
9780817647803
Publisher:
Birkhäuser Boston
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2021-02-10
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
1997
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
History, Mathematics and Statistics, Nonfiction, Philosophy