Niels Henrik Abel : mathematician extraordinary / Oystein Ore.
Edizione:
Repr.
Pubblicazione:
Providence : American mathematical society, 2008.
Descrizione fisica:
277 p., [15] c. di tav. : ill., ritr. ; 24 cm
Contiene:
Indice: Pt. 1. Family and childhood: 1. The pastors Abel 2. The cathedral school 3. An inspiring teacher 4. Death of the father. Pt. 2. At the university: 5. The first university years 6. A trip to Copenhagen 7. Government fellowship. Pt. 3. Journey to the continent: 8. Winter in Berlin 9. A Shattered hope 10. A journey with Keilhau 11. To Italy in the Spring 12. Mathematicians in Paris 13. Wistful waiting 14. At home 15. A question of priority 16. Hopes and disappointments 17. The dawn of fame 18. The end. Pt. 4. Epilogue: 19. Praise and blame 20. The search for a manuscript 21. Monuments to genius. Bibliography. Index of names
