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My brain is open : the mathematical journeys of Paul Erdos
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My brain is open : the mathematical journeys of Paul Erdos

by Bruce Schechter

This biography follows the life of the prolific and nomadic mathematician Paul Erdos, who co-authored over 1,500 papers. It examines his unconventional lifestyle and significant contributions to number theory and the foundations of computer science.

Accession 5783 ISBN 0684846357 Publisher Simon & Schuster
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