The Volterra Chronicles: The Life and Times of an Extraordinary Mathematician, 1860--1940 (2007)
Goodstein, Judith R. (Author)
American Mathematical Society
Physical Details: x + 310 pp.; ill.; bibl.; index
Language: English
Description On the life of Vito Volterra, discussing his mathematical and scientific work as well as his political involvement supporting the sciences and opposing Italian fascism.
Review Martini, Laura (2008) Review of "The Volterra Chronicles: The Life and Times of an Extraordinary Mathematician, 1860--1940". Isis: International Review Devoted to the History of Science and Its Cultural Influences (p. 197).
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