Mathematics Frontiers 1950-Present
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Book Title
Mathematics Frontiers 1950-Present
Description
Tracing the development of mathematics from a biographical standpoint, Mathematics Frontiers profiles innovators from the second half of the 20th century who made significant discoveries in both pure and applied mathematics. From John H. Conway, who helped complete the classification of all finite groups (and invented "The Game of Life" board game), to Stephen Hawking, who established the mathematical basis for black holes, to Fan Chung, who developed an encoding and decoding algorithm for cell phone calls, this lively survey of contemporary minds behind the math is ideal for middle and high school students seeking resources for research or general interest.
ISBN
0816054274
Publication Date
2006
Publisher
Facts on File
City
New York
Keywords
mathematicians, mathematics history
Disciplines
History | Mathematics
Recommended Citation
Bradley, Michael J., "Mathematics Frontiers 1950-Present" (2006). Books and Monographs. 20.
https://scholarworks.merrimack.edu/books/20