ENGLISH

The mind of the mathematician

By Ioan James , Michael Fitzgerald

Book information

Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Year
2007
ISBN
0801885876, 9780801885877
LCC
BF456.N7F58 2007
Google Books ID
nwdrA3XdhbkC
Open Library ID
OL22756786M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
2 MB (1667489 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
196\196
Library
kolxoz
DPI
600
Scanned
no
Time added
2009-12-04 00:34:26

Description

What makes mathematicians tick? How do their minds process formulas and concepts that, for most of the rest of the world's population, remain mysterious and beyond comprehension? Is there a connection between mathematical creativity and mental illness?In The Mind of the Mathematician, internationally famous mathematician Ioan James and accomplished psychiatrist Michael Fitzgerald look at the complex world of mathematics and the mind. Together they explore the behavior and personality traits that tend to fit the profile of a mathematician. They discuss mathematics and the arts, savants, gender and mathematical ability, and the impact of autism, personality disorders, and mood disorders. These topics, together with a succinct analysis of some of the great mathematical personalities of the past three centuries, combine to form an eclectic and fascinating blend of story and scientific inquiry.

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