A3 & His Algebra: How a Boy from Chicago's West Side Became a Force in American Mathematics
"A3 & HIS ALGEBRA" is the true story of a struggling young boy from Chicago's west side who grew to become a force in American mathematics. For nearly 50 years, A. A. Albert thrived at the University... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0595328172
ISBN13:9780595328178
Release Date:January 2005
Publisher:iUniverse
Length:368 Pages
Weight:1.19 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
A childhood friend's view
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Nancy Albert has been a dear friend since we were five years old so I knew her parents, both kind, loving people. We had no idea of her father's accomplishments. To us kids he was a quiet, soft spoken man, always smiling, always reading something. I am so proud of Nancy for her massive research and ability to put it all together in a style those of us less knowledgeable in mathematics can understand. A major plus was bringing back memories of our childhood in Chicago. Thank you, Nancy. From your sister in spirit, Mibs
What Mathematicians Do and A Father Fondly Remembered
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I enjoyed this book very much. Many carefully researched details recreate the times and places mentioned. Personal observations and insights give the feel of an intimate memoir. The book is very well written and gives the feel and excitement of mathematics without going into the details so it is fully readable and enjoyable by persons without any mathematics background. It takes the reader from the depression through World War II, the Korean War, The Vietnam War, right up to the 1970s, all from the point of view of a mathematician and his family. Very interesting for those who lived through it and enlightening for those who didn't. This is the best book I've read for giving a picture of what mathematicians do. It may even inspire some young people to study mathematics seriously. To me (a retired mathematician) the mention of certain theorems awoke a nostalgia and almost made me want to start all over again and perhaps understand things deeper and better. As Nancy Albert says "mathematics is a beautiful but never fully attainable mistress".
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