Letters to a Young Mathematician 给年青数学人的信

基本信息

Format:Paperback / softback 224 pages

Publisher:Basic Books

Imprint:Basic Books

ISBN:9780465082322

Published:27 Mar 2007

Classifications:Philosophy of mathematics

Readership:General (US: Trade)

Weight:202g

Dimensions:203 x 128 x 16 (mm)

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书籍简介

本书受到哈代1940年的《一个数学家的辩白》的启发。书中收录了寄给“梅格”的多封信件，时间跨度从“梅格”的高中开始直至她取得教职。书中讨论了许多的议题，包括关于职业生涯的决策到职业数学家的工作哲学，以及数学家研究题材的本质，不只有一些实在建议，还提供来自数学圈子内的见解，并且解释数学家到底在做什么。正因为如此，本书所收录的许多议题将吸引一般读者。

The first scientific entry in the acclaimed Art of Mentoring series from Basic Books, Letters to a Young Mathematician tells readers what Ian Stewart wishes he had known when he was a student and young faculty member. Subjects ranging from the philosophical to the practical -- what mathematics is and why it's worth doing, the relationship between logic and proof, the role of beauty in mathematical thinking, the future of mathematics, how to deal with the peculiarities of the mathematical community, and many others -- are dealt with in Stewart's much-admired style, which combines subtle, easygoing humor with a talent for cutting to the heart of the matter. In the tradition of G.H. Hardy's classic A Mathematician's Apology, this book is sure to be a perennial favorite with students at all levels, as well as with other readers who are curious about the frequently incomprehensible world of mathematics.

作者简介

伊恩·史都华 华威大学（WarwickUniversity）数学教授，英国皇家学会院士，国际知名数学科普作家。他发表过一百四十多篇研究论文，而且获奖无数，他不仅影响数学领域本身，也致力于大众对数学的理解，以及其他相关科学范畴。其作品包括《上帝掷骰子吗?》（Does God Play Dice?）、《自然之数》（Nature's Numbers）、《对称的历史》（Why Beauty is True: AHistory of symmetry）等。

Ian Stewart is emeritus professor of mathematics at the University of Warwick. His recent books include Calculating the Cosmos, Significant Figures, In Pursuit of the Unknown, and Professor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures. He is a fellow of the Royal Society. He lives in Coventry, UK.