ABSTRACT

In this charming memoir, a renowned mathematician and winner of the American Book Award traces his career in mathematics from early lessons in horse racing and the realities of life to his adventures on the lecture circuit. A thought-provoking mix of autobiography, history, and insights into the role of mathematics in everyday life, this highly ent

chapter |26 pages

Part I In the Beginning

chapter |58 pages

Part II Undergraduate Years

chapter |8 pages

Part III World War II

chapter |20 pages

Part IV Graduate Years

chapter |46 pages

Part V Mathematics in Washington

chapter |42 pages

Part VI At Brown University

chapter |26 pages

Part VII Horizons Widen

chapter |10 pages

Part VIII Copenhagen and Its Aftermath

chapter |16 pages

Part XII Echoes of Rousseau

chapter |25 pages

Part XIII Still Carrying On