From combinatorics to philosophy the legacy of G.-C. Rota /

From Combinatorics to Philosophy: The Legacy of G.-C. Rota provides an assessment of G.-C. Rota's legacy to current international research issues in mathematics, philosophy and computer science. This volume includes chapters by leading researchers, as well as a number of invited research papers...

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Other Authors: Damiani, Ernesto, 1960-, SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Dordrecht ; New York : Springer, ©2009.
Dordrecht ; New York : [2009]
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xvii, 260 pages) : illustrations.
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Summary: From Combinatorics to Philosophy: The Legacy of G.-C. Rota provides an assessment of G.-C. Rota's legacy to current international research issues in mathematics, philosophy and computer science. This volume includes chapters by leading researchers, as well as a number of invited research papers. Rota's legacy connects European and Italian research communities to the USA by providing inspiration to several generations of researchers in combinatorics, philosophy and computer science. From Combinatorics to Philosophy: The Legacy of G.-C. Rota is of valuable interest to research institutions and university libraries worldwide. This book is also designed for advanced-level students in mathematics, computer science, and philosophy.
Item Description: Includes bibliographical references.
Preface -- Introduction -- G.C. Rota Legacy -- Research Contributions: Combinatorics -- Research Contributions: Philosophy -- Index.
From Combinatorics to Philosophy: The Legacy of G.-C. Rota provides an assessment of G.-C. Rota's legacy to current international research issues in mathematics, philosophy and computer science. This volume includes chapters by leading researchers, as well as a number of invited research papers. Rota's legacy connects European and Italian research communities to the USA by providing inspiration to several generations of researchers in combinatorics, philosophy and computer science. From Combinatorics to Philosophy: The Legacy of G.-C. Rota is of valuable interest to research institutions and university libraries worldwide. This book is also designed for advanced-level students in mathematics, computer science, and philosophy.
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Physical Description: 1 online resource (xvii, 260 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9780387887531
0387887539
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