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Title: Gauss, ein Umriss seines Lebens und Wirkens
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Produced by Peter Becker, UB Braunschweig and the Online
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Summary: "Gauss, ein Umriss seines Lebens und Wirkens" by Friedrich August Theodor Winnecke is a biography written in the late 19th century. This work offers an insightful and detailed look at the life and contributions of the eminent mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss. The book likely chronicles the milestones of Gauss's life, focusing on his mathematical and scientific advancements, as well as his personal challenges and achievements. The narrative provides an overview of Gauss's extraordinary intellect and early signs of genius, including how he learned to read and calculate at a remarkably young age. It follows his academic journey from being a child prodigy to becoming a celebrated mathematician and astronomer, highlighting key discoveries such as the method of least squares and his groundbreaking work, "Disquisitiones Arithmeticae." The biography also delves into his personal life, including his relationships, struggles, and the impact of historical events on his work. Winnecke aims to present not just Gauss’s academic prowess but also a well-rounded portrait of the man behind the mathematics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 49.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Winnecke, Friedrich August Theodor, 1835-1897
EBook No.: 42745
Published: May 20, 2013
Downloads: 110
Language: German
Subject: Gauss, Carl Friedrich, 1777-1855
LoCC: Science: Mathematics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Gauss, ein Umriss seines Lebens und Wirkens
Credits:
Produced by Peter Becker, UB Braunschweig and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Gauss, ein Umriss seines Lebens und Wirkens" by Friedrich August Theodor Winnecke is a biography written in the late 19th century. This work offers an insightful and detailed look at the life and contributions of the eminent mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss. The book likely chronicles the milestones of Gauss's life, focusing on his mathematical and scientific advancements, as well as his personal challenges and achievements. The narrative provides an overview of Gauss's extraordinary intellect and early signs of genius, including how he learned to read and calculate at a remarkably young age. It follows his academic journey from being a child prodigy to becoming a celebrated mathematician and astronomer, highlighting key discoveries such as the method of least squares and his groundbreaking work, "Disquisitiones Arithmeticae." The biography also delves into his personal life, including his relationships, struggles, and the impact of historical events on his work. Winnecke aims to present not just Gauss’s academic prowess but also a well-rounded portrait of the man behind the mathematics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 49.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Winnecke, Friedrich August Theodor, 1835-1897
EBook No.: 42745
Published: May 20, 2013
Downloads: 110
Language: German
Subject: Gauss, Carl Friedrich, 1777-1855
LoCC: Science: Mathematics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.