1st Edition

Saunders Mac Lane A Mathematical Autobiography

By Saunders Mac Lane Copyright 2005
376 Pages
by A K Peters/CRC Press

376 Pages
by A K Peters/CRC Press

354 Pages
by A K Peters/CRC Press

Saunders Mac Lane was an extraordinary mathematician, a dedicated teacher, and a good citizen who cared deeply about the values of science and education. In his autobiography, he gives us a glimpse of his "life and times," mixing the highly personal with professional observations. His recollections bring to life a century of extraordinary accomplishments and tragedies that inspire and educate.... Read more
Preface, Acknowledgments, Part One: Early Years, Part Two: First Teaching, Part Three: Collaborative Research, Part Four: The War Years, Part Five: Eilenberg and Mac Lane, Part Six: Harvard Years, Part Seven: Chicago in the Fifties, Part Eight: Mathematical Developments, Part Nine: National Academy of Science, Part Ten: The Sixties and Beyond, Part Eleven: National Science Policy, Part Twelve: Travels, Part Thirteen: Advising, Part Fourteen: Later Developments, Part Fifteen: Contemplating, Index

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