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Zhou Bi Mathematical Manual (周髀算经)
My last excursion into ancient Chinese mathematical books, the post about Sea Island Mathematical Manual 172 days ago, generated some interest from some of my non-traditional readers. Today, I would like to follow-up with a brief passage from another ... |
May 9, 2009 7:59:58 PM |
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Timothy Gowers: The Princeton Companion to Mathematics
Timothy Gowers: A quick post to give an update on the Princeton Companion to Mathematics. It’s been off my hands for a few weeks now. If all goes well it will be printed by the middle of September and should appear in bookshops about a month later. This ... |
Aug 28, 2008 7:48:28 AM |
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Reclusive Russian Turns Down Fields Medal
Lucy Sherriff, writing for the Register: A Russian mathematician has turned down one of the discipline's most prestigious awards because he doesn't want to involve himself in self promotion. He was due to have been presented with the Fields Medal by King ... |
Aug 23, 2006 8:09:46 AM |