This revised and greatly expanded edition of the Russian classic
contains a wealth of new information about the lives of many great
mathematicians and scientists, past and present. Written by a
distinguished mathematician and featuring a unique mix of mathematics,
physics, and history, this text combines original source material and
provides careful explanations for some of the most significant
discoveries in mathematics and physics. What emerges are intriguing,
multifaceted biographies that will interest readers at all levels.