Iris Runge
A Life at the Crossroads of Mathematics, Science and Industry, Science Networks. Historical Studies 43
Gebundenes Buch
Seitenanzahl: xxii, 442 S., 6 s/w Illustr., 34 farbige Illustr.,
Erschienen am
20.01.2012
Auflage: 1. Auflage 2012
ISBN/EAN: 9783034802291
In addition to tracing the life and times of the mathematician Iris Runge, this book shows how a mathematical bridge was constructed between statistics and quality control of mass products, and between physical-chemical models and concrete product problems.
Inhalt
Foreword.- Author¿s Preface.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Formative Groups.- 3 Mathematics at The Osram and Telefunken Corporations.- 4 Interactions Between Science, Politics, And Society.- 5 Post-War Developments And Concluding Remarks.- Appendix.- Bibliography.- Index of Names.
