Niels Henrik Abel and his times : called too soon by flames afar / Arild Stubhaug ; translated from the Norwegian by Richard H. Daly.
By: Stubhaug, Arild
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BookPublisher: Berlin : Springer, c2000Description: x, 580 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. + hbk.ISBN: 3540668349.Subject(s): Abel, Niels Henrik, 1802-1829 | Mathematicians -- Norway -- BiographyDDC classification: 510.92 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| General lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 510.92 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00075259 |
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Read about the dramatic life of an outstanding mathematical genius: Niels Henrik Abel (1802-1829). Arild Stubhaug, who is both a historian and a mathematician, has written the definitive biography of Niels Henrik Abel. The Norwegian original edition was a sensational success, and Arild Stubhaug was awarded the most prestigious Norwegian literary prize (Brageprisen) in the category non-fiction. Everyone with an interest in the history of mathematics and science will enjoy reading this book on one of the most famous mathematicians of the 19th century.
Originally published in Norwegian by H. Aschehoug & Co., Oslo, 1996.
Bibliography: (pages 553-567) and index.
Part I: Introduction -- Part II: Family background -- Part III: Childhood and Gjerstad -- Part IV: Disciple in Christiania, 1815-1821 -- Part V: Student life, 1821-1825 -- Part VI: Europe-travel -- Part VII: The last year in Norway -- Part VIII: Deathbed.
Translation of: Et foranskutt lyn : Niels Henrik Abel og hans tid.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- I A Short Life.
- II Family Background.
- III Childhood at Gjerstad.
- IV Disciple in Christiania (Oslo) 1815-1821.
- V Student Life 1821-1825.
- VI Europe - Travel.
- VII The Last Years in Norway.
- VIII The Deathbed.
- Appendices, Literature and Index.