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OverviewThis book begins with an historical overview of mathematics at Tsinghua University, describing the life and works of several eminent mathematicians educated there--including Shiing-Shen Chern, Loo-Keng Hua, Chia-Chiao Lin, and Pao-Lu Hsu--and remembering two famous western visitors to Tsinghua, Jacques Hadamard and Norbert Wiener. Furthermore, the book presents some specific plans, and maps a general direction, regarding the role that the Mathematical Sciences Center and the Tsinghua-Sanya International Mathematics Forum will play in mathematics both in China and on the international stage. Most importantly, this book contains accessible articles and profound papers, written by some of the world's leading experts, delving into the content, meaning, and methods of the most recent developments in mathematics and mathematical physics, and revealing the deep connections between mathematics and the other sciences. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Binglin Gu , Shing-Tung Yau , Huai-Dong Cao , Shiu-Yuen ChengPublisher: International Press of Boston Inc Imprint: International Press of Boston Inc ISBN: 9781571461230ISBN 10: 157146123 Pages: 455 Publication Date: 30 June 2011 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |