Gian-Carlo Rota on Analysis and Probability: Selected Papers and Commentaries (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780817642754)

This volume consists of selected papers by Gian-Carlo Rota, a rare mathematician who made major contributions to several areas of mathematics. Presented in Part I are his papers in analysis, written at the beginning of his career and having a continuing and pervasive influence today. Part II is devoted to his papers on convexity and probability theory, written towards the end of his career and containing many ideas that have yet to be fully developed. Comprehensive commentaries by experts in the field are included in every chapter. Accessible to both experts and beginners.

Author: Jean Dhombres
ISBN-10: 0817642757
ISBN-13: 9780817642754
Publisher: Birkhauser
Language: English
Published: 12/06/2002
Pages: 382
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.06lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.94d