Saunders Mac Lane: A Mathematical Autobiography

by Saunders Mac Lane

Book Overview

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. Saunders Mac Lane's life covers nearly a century of mathematical...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1568811500
• ISBN13: 9781568811505
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: A K PETERS
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.3"