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How to Do Good Mathematics: Differential Geometry, Global Topology, and the Wisdom of a Wolf Prize Laureate

How to Do Good Mathematics: Differential Geometry, Global Topology, and the Wisdom of a Wolf Prize Laureate

Chern, Shiing-Shen

Hardcover

Series: Library of Mathematicians' Thoughts

General MathematicsGeometry

Publisher Price: $79.95

ISBN10: 1487813449
ISBN13: 9781487813444
Publisher: Royal Collins Publishing Company
Published: Dec 15 2025
Pages: 212
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.39 Depth: 9.54
Language: English

A definitive collection of essays, lectures, and reflections by the Father of Modern Differential Geometry, Shiing-Shen Chern (1911-2004). Curated for mathematicians, historians of science, and educators, How to Do Good Mathematics provides a primary-source perspective on the evolution of 20th-century mathematics. As the founding director of the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) and a Wolf Prize laureate, Chern's influence extends far beyond the Chern Classes. This volume features: Historical Insight: Chern's personal account of the development of global differential geometry and his interactions with contemporaries like Andre Weil and Solomon Lefschetz. Educational Philosophy: His vision for mathematical education in China and the West, advocating for the integration of humanistic values in scientific research. Key Lectures: Including his seminal talks on the relationship between geometry and physics. An essential acquisition for academic libraries building collections in mathematical history, geometry, and scientific biography.

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