THE UNRAVELERS by Jean Francois Dars (Editor), Annick Lesne (Editor), Anne Papillault (Editor) ( 9781568814414 )

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Title:

THE UNRAVELERS
MATHEMATICAL SNAPSHOTS

By:

Jean Francois Dars (Editor), Annick Lesne (Editor), Anne Papillault (Editor)

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1568814410

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Publisher:

TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC

Pub. date:

22 July, 2008

Pages:

208

Description:

The Institut des Hautes Etudes Scientifiques (IHES) in France is an institute of advanced research in mathematics and theoretical physics with an interest in epistemology and the history of science. This book offers a glimpse into the inner life of IHES.

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Through revealing photographs and accompanying text, this book offers an enchanting and beautiful glimpse into the inner life of the Institut des Hautes Etudes Scientifiques (IHES). The IHES in France is an institute of advanced research in mathematics and theoretical physics with an interest in epistemology and the history of science. It provides exceptionally gifted scientists with a place where they can devote themselves entirely to their research, free of teaching and administrative constraints, and offers them the opportunity to invite visitors with whom they wish to work.

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A K Peters

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