N is a number a portrait of Paul Erdos /
Presents Erdos mathematical quest, its personal and philosophical dimensions and the tragic historical events that molded his life. Two animated sequences illustrate the kinds of problems Erdos pursued throughout his life. He describes this metaphysical duel with the same wry humor he applied to pol...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Springer,
1993.
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| Summary: | Presents Erdos mathematical quest, its personal and philosophical dimensions and the tragic historical events that molded his life. Two animated sequences illustrate the kinds of problems Erdos pursued throughout his life. He describes this metaphysical duel with the same wry humor he applied to politics, relationships and death. The documentary follows him through four countries to discover what makes mathematicians tick. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 videocassette (57 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. |
| ISBN: | 3540926429 |