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| Product Code: | SPEC/79.E |
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| eBook ISBN: | 978-1-4704-4874-5 |
| Product Code: | SPEC/79.E |
| List Price: | $35.00 |
| AMS Member Price: | $26.25 |
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Book DetailsSpectrumVolume: 79; 2014; 199 pp
This book aims to shine a light on some of the issues of mathematical creativity. It is neither a philosophical treatise nor the presentation of experimental results, but a compilation of reflections from top-caliber working mathematicians. In their own words, they discuss the art and practice of their work. This approach highlights creative components of the field, illustrates the dramatic variation by individual, and hopes to express the vibrancy of creative minds at work. Mathematicians on Creativity is meant for a general audience and is probably best read by browsing.
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Table of Contents
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Chapters
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Chapter A
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Chapter B
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Chapter C
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Chapter D
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Chapter E
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Chapter F
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Chapter G
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Chapter H
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Chapter I
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Chapter J
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Chapter K
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Chapter L
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Chapter M
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Chapter N
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Chapter P
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Chapter R
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Chapter S
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Chapter T
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Chapter U
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Chapter V
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Chapter W
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Appendix A: Hadamard’s Survey
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Appendix B: Biographies
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Reviews
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This interesting work is an alphabetic compilation of quotes excerpted from the writings of numerous mathematicians on mathematical creativity (going back many centuries) plus the responses of many contemporary mathematicians to seven questions regarding the creative process. The genesis of this project was a survey done by Jacques Hadamard around 70 years ago. Borwein and Liljedahl (both, Simon Fraser Univ., Canada) and Zhai (bachelor's degree, Simon Fraser) asked five questions (or combinations of questions) from the original survey and two additional ones. Only the most prominent mathematicians were asked to participate. Many are winners of Fields Medals, Wolf Prizes, and other prestigious awards. While not all those surveyed responded to the questions asked, the responses were all relevant. This book is another treasure from the MAA "Spectrum" series and is sure to be a source of inspiration to student and teacher alike. Those who want to go to the source of motivation for this book might read Jacques Hadamard's The Mathematician's Mind: The Psychology of Invention in the Mathematical Field (1996).
R.L. Pour, CHOICE -
This book is recommended for all those who wish to know the deeper thoughts of their colleagues.
Ad Meskens, Mathematical Reviews Clippings
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This book aims to shine a light on some of the issues of mathematical creativity. It is neither a philosophical treatise nor the presentation of experimental results, but a compilation of reflections from top-caliber working mathematicians. In their own words, they discuss the art and practice of their work. This approach highlights creative components of the field, illustrates the dramatic variation by individual, and hopes to express the vibrancy of creative minds at work. Mathematicians on Creativity is meant for a general audience and is probably best read by browsing.
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Chapters
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Chapter A
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Chapter B
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Chapter C
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Chapter D
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Chapter E
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Chapter F
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Chapter G
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Chapter H
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Chapter I
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Chapter J
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Chapter K
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Chapter L
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Chapter M
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Chapter N
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Chapter P
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Chapter R
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Chapter S
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Chapter T
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Chapter U
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Chapter V
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Chapter W
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Appendix A: Hadamard’s Survey
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Appendix B: Biographies
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This interesting work is an alphabetic compilation of quotes excerpted from the writings of numerous mathematicians on mathematical creativity (going back many centuries) plus the responses of many contemporary mathematicians to seven questions regarding the creative process. The genesis of this project was a survey done by Jacques Hadamard around 70 years ago. Borwein and Liljedahl (both, Simon Fraser Univ., Canada) and Zhai (bachelor's degree, Simon Fraser) asked five questions (or combinations of questions) from the original survey and two additional ones. Only the most prominent mathematicians were asked to participate. Many are winners of Fields Medals, Wolf Prizes, and other prestigious awards. While not all those surveyed responded to the questions asked, the responses were all relevant. This book is another treasure from the MAA "Spectrum" series and is sure to be a source of inspiration to student and teacher alike. Those who want to go to the source of motivation for this book might read Jacques Hadamard's The Mathematician's Mind: The Psychology of Invention in the Mathematical Field (1996).
R.L. Pour, CHOICE -
This book is recommended for all those who wish to know the deeper thoughts of their colleagues.
Ad Meskens, Mathematical Reviews Clippings
