Goodstein, Judith R.

The Volterra chronicles: the life and times of an extraordinary mathematician, 1860-1940/ Judith R. Goodstein. - Providence, R.I.: [London]: American Mathematical Society; London Mathematical Society, c2007. - x, 310 p., [16] p. of plates: ill., maps, ports.; 27 cm. - History of mathematics; v. 31, 0899-2428 .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-301) and index.

9780821839690 (alk. paper) 0821839691 (alk. paper)

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Volterra, Vito, 1860-1940.


Mathematicians--Biography.--Italy
Mathematics--History.--Italy--19th century.
Mathematics--History.--Italy--20th century.
Jews--Social conditions--Italy--19th century.
Jews--Social conditions--Italy--20th century.


Italy--Politics and government--19th century.
Italy--Politics and government--20th century.

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