DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS OF MY YOUNG YEARS by Vladimir Maz'ya, Arkady Alexeev (Trans) ( 9783319018089 )

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DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS OF MY YOUNG YEARS

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Hardback

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ISBN 10:

3319018086

ISBN 13:

9783319018089

Publisher:

BIRKHAUSER VERLAG AG

Pub. date:

27 March, 2014

Pages:

191

Description:

In this book, Vladimir Maz'ya describes the first thirty years of his life. He describes his formative years in the Soviet Union, the awakening of his passion for mathematics and his early achievements, presenting, in the process, a vivid picture of the time.

Synopsis:

Vladimir Maz'ya (born 1937) is an outstanding mathematician who systematically made fundamental contributions to a wide array of areas in mathematical analysis and in the theory of partial differential equations. In this fascinating book he describes the first thirty years of his life. He starts with the story of his family, speaks about his childhood, high school and university years, describe his formative years as a mathematician. Behind the author's personal recollections, with his own joys, sorrows and hopes, one sees a vivid picture of the time. He speaks warmly about his friends, both outside and inside mathematics. The author describes the awakening of his passion for mathematics and his early achievements. He mentions a number of mathematicians who influenced his professional life. The book is written in a readable and inviting way sometimes with a touch of humor. It can be of interest for a very broad readership.

Illustrations:

115 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography

Publication:

Switzerland

Imprint:

Birkhauser Verlag AG

Returns:

Returnable

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