The Volterra Chronicles The Life and Times of an Extraordinary Mathematician 1860-1940 |
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| Author:
| Goodstein, Judith R. |
| Series title: | History of Mathematics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8218-3969-0 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2007 |
| Publisher: | American Mathematical Society
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $58.00 |
Book Description:
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The life of Vito Volterra, one of the finest scientists and mathematicians Italy ever produced, spans the period from the unification of the Italian peninsula in 1860 to the onset of the Second World War - an era of unparalleled progress and unprecedented turmoil in the history of Europe. This book traces the life and times of Volterra.
The life of Vito Volterra, one of the finest scientists and mathematicians Italy ever produced, spans the period from the unification of the Italian peninsula in 1860 to the onset of the Second World War - an era of unparalleled progress and unprecedented turmoil in the history of Europe. This book traces the life and times of Volterra.