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The letters that Ramanujan wrote to G. H. Hardy on January 16 and February 27, 1913, are two of the most famous letters in the history of mathematics. This book brings together many letters to, from, and about Ramanujan, many that have never been published before. This book will appeal to those interested in Ramanujan's mathematics as well as those wanting to learn more about the personal side of his life. The History of Mathematics series is jointly published with the London Mathematical Society.
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History of Mathematics - 9: Ramanujan: Letters and Commentary
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Spuren von Feuchtigkeit / Nässe; Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen; Gebrochener Buchrücken. The letters that Ramanujan wrote to G. H. Hardy on January 16 and February 27, 1913, are two of the most famous letters in the history of mathematics. This book brings together many letters to, from, and about Ramanujan. The letters came from the National Archives in Delhi, the Archives in the State of Tamil Nadu, and a variety of other sources. Helping to orient the reader is the extensive commentary, both mathematical and cultural, by Berndt and Rankin; in particular, they discuss in detail the history, up to the present day, of each mathematical result in the letters. Containing many letters that have never been published before, this book will appeal to those interested in Ramanujan's mathematics as well as those wanting to learn more about the personal side of his life. Seller Inventory # 6cdf987a-c818-4962-83c3-40cc282f8231
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Ramanujan: Letters and Commentary
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American Mathematical Society / London Mathematical Society, Providence, Rhode Island, 1995
ISBN 10: 0821802879
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Hardcover. tan & orange pictorial boards w/ purple, orange printing. book xiv, 347 pgs w/ bw illustrations. Due date slip has no removal stamps. Pages inspected and appear clean, but, may have instances of underling, marginalia, etc. Bright, sharp, lightly handled copy. VG- (ex-college library w/ ID to lower spine, stamps to textblock edges, internal stamps, usual markings, etc. minor rubbing to corners. spine sunned; back edges sunned). Seller Inventory # 187351