Selected Papers
Kuratowski, Kazimierz
Published by PWN, Warsaw, 1988
Condition: Very Good
Hardcover
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8vo (24.5 cm), LI, [3], 609 , [1] pp. Publisher's cloth and dust jacket (dj slightly frayed at extremities and rubbed). Kazimierz Kuratowski (1896-1980) was a distinguished Polish mathematician and logician, credited as one of the architects of modern topology. His influence extended far beyond Poland, leaving an indelible mark on research and education worldwide. This volume brings together 49 of Kuratowski's 172 research papers, showcasing his profound contributions to the field. Included are memoirs by Stanislaw Ulam, Kuratowski's first doctoral student ("Kazimierz Kuratowski: A Reminiscence"), and by Antoni Zygmund. Additionally, contributions by Ryszard Engelkind ("On the Topological Papers of Kazimierz Kuratowski") and by L. Pacholski and C. Ryll-Nardzewski ("On the Research Work of Kazimierz Kuratowski in Abstract and Descriptive Set Theory and in the Theory of Selectors") analyze Kuratowski's achievements in their respective fields. The volume also features Kuratowski's comprehensive bibliography, encompassing research papers, announcements, writings on mathematical life in Poland and the history of mathematics, as well as books and mimeographed lecture notes. Seller Inventory # 009046
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Title: Selected Papers
Publisher: PWN, Warsaw
Publication Date: 1988
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
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