The G. H. Hardy Reader

by Gerald L. Alexanderson (editor), William Dunham (Editor), Donald J. Albers (Editor)

G. H. Hardy (1877-1947) ranks among the great mathematicians of the twentieth century. He did essential research in number theory and analysis, held professorships at Cambridge and Oxford, wrote important textbooks as well as the classic A Mathematician's Apology, and famously collaborated with J. E. Littlewood and Srinivasa Ramanujan. Hardy was a colorful character with remarkable expository skills. This book is a feast of G. H. Hardy's writing. There are selections of his mathematical papers, his book reviews, his tributes to departed colleagues. Some articles are serious, whereas others display a wry sense of humor. And there are recollections by those who knew Hardy, along with biographical and mathematical pieces written explicitly for this collection. Fans of Hardy should find much here to like. And for those unfamiliar with his work, The G. H. Hardy Reader provides an introduction to this extraordinary individual.

Genres: Mathematics, Biography

412 pages, Hardcover

Published July 11, 2017

Reviews

[Suzza · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the closest we have to a biography on Hardy. It covers many facets of his life and papers. He is my favorite mathematician. I enjoyed reading more about his papers on mathematics.