A to Z of Mathematicians. Notable Scientists [biographies]

Tucker, Ph.D. McElroy9780816053384, 9781438109213, 0816053383

It is difficult to evaluate contemporary mathematicians without the benefit of a retrospective viewpoint, separated by several decades. This comprehensive single-volume A-to-Z reference covers both the past and present scientists who have significantly contributed to the field of mathematics. Including all of the central mathematicians, as well as other lesser-known persons in the field who made serious contributions, this inclusive reference covers the major areas of algebra, analysis, geometry, and foundational statisticians. Special features include indexes by field of specialization, nationality, and subject area; a helpful bibliography; and appendixes listing the mathematicians covered by country of birth, country of work, field of specialization, nationality, and subject area. Covering notable mathematicians from antiquity to the present, this is an ideal reference for middle and high school students.

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Table of contents :
Contents……Page 6
List of Entries……Page 8
Acknowledgments……Page 10
Introduction……Page 12
A……Page 14
B……Page 29
C……Page 65
D……Page 82
E……Page 94
F……Page 102
G……Page 120
H……Page 141
I……Page 157
J……Page 158
K……Page 162
L……Page 171
M……Page 194
N……Page 204
O……Page 212
P……Page 214
R……Page 234
S……Page 244
T……Page 249
V……Page 253
W……Page 258
Y……Page 266
Z……Page 269
Entries by Field……Page 273
Entries by Country of Birth……Page 275
Entries by County of Major Scientific Activity……Page 277
Entries by Year of Birth……Page 279
Chronology……Page 282
Bibliography……Page 286
Index……Page 304