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Publication Date: 1 July 1992 | ISBN-10: 0520071549 | ISBN-13: 978-0520071544 | Edition: Reprint

This autobiography of mathematician Stanislaw Ulam, one of the great scientific minds of the twentieth century, tells a story rich with amazingly prophetic speculations and peppered with lively anecdotes. As a member of the Los Alamos National Laboratory from 1944 on, Ulam helped to precipitate some of the most dramatic changes of the postwar world. He was among the first to use and advocate computers for scientific research, originated ideas for the nuclear propulsion of space vehicles, and made fundamental contributions to many of today's most challenging mathematical projects. With his wide-ranging interests, Ulam never emphasized the importance of his contributions to the research that resulted in the hydrogen bomb. Now Daniel Hirsch and William Mathews reveal the true story of Ulam's pivotal role in the making of the 'Super,' in their historical introduction to this behind-the-scenes look at the minds and ideas that ushered in the nuclear age. It includes an epilogue by Francoise Ulam and Jan Mycielski that sheds new light on Ulam's character and mathematical originality.

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Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: University of California Press; Reprint edition (1 July 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0520071549
ISBN-13: 978-0520071544
Product Dimensions: 14 x 2.5 x 21 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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S. M. Ulam (1909-1984) was born in Poland and was a key member of the now legendary Polish School of Mathematics. In the United States from 1935 on, he received many academic appointments and honors and authored many articles, essays, and mathematical books, including Analogies between Analogies (California, 1990). Daniel Hirsch is President of the Committee to Bridge the Gap, located in Los Angeles. William G. Mathews is Professor of Astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Francoise Ulam is a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jan Mycielski is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Colorado.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read, interesting book about Ulum 23 Nov 1998

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This is a very easy to read book about the life and work of one of the great modern mathematicians. Especially interesting are the sections relating to the development of the atomic and hydrogen bombs.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb autobiography of an original scientist 29 July 1998

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This is a remarkable book of one that excelled in mathematics, physics and engineering. The stories of his youth, when he made mathematics at a "cafe'" in Poland, with, among others, the great Banach, are wonderful. Also, beautiful and moving portraits of Von Neumann and Enrico Fermi. Everything told with a great sense of drama.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent autobiography 22 Mar 1998

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Ulam is an interesting character and an interesting mathematician. It is a pleasure to read his very human autobiography...

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