Abraham Robinson
The Creation of Nonstandard Analysis, A Personal and Mathematical Odyssey
- 582 pages
- 21 hours of reading
Abraham Robinson's life was marked by significant challenges, including war and ethnic repression, yet he emerged as a leading mathematician known for developing nonstandard analysis. This biography by Joseph Dauben explores Robinson's journey from Hitler's Germany to the United States, detailing his groundbreaking contributions to mathematics while navigating political turmoil. Dauben skillfully intertwines Robinson's personal struggles with his professional achievements, offering readers a comprehensive view of a remarkable figure in 20th-century mathematics.
