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Set against the backdrop of the 1964 World's Fair in New York City, the book highlights a mural dedicated to the history of mathematics, showcasing the evolution of the field from 1000 B.C. to the exhibition year. It features portraits of nearly eighty mathematicians, with a notable focus on Emmy Noether, the only woman represented. Her portrayal emphasizes her intelligence and kindness, contrasting with the male-dominated figures surrounding her. The narrative explores themes of gender in mathematics and the contributions of both men and women to the discipline.
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Emmy Noether 18821935, Dick
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Emmy Noether 18821935
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Dick
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser Boston
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 216
- ISBN13
- 9781468405378
- Category
- Mathematics
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the 1964 World's Fair in New York City, the book highlights a mural dedicated to the history of mathematics, showcasing the evolution of the field from 1000 B.C. to the exhibition year. It features portraits of nearly eighty mathematicians, with a notable focus on Emmy Noether, the only woman represented. Her portrayal emphasizes her intelligence and kindness, contrasting with the male-dominated figures surrounding her. The narrative explores themes of gender in mathematics and the contributions of both men and women to the discipline.