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Eric Temple Bell (1883–1960) was a distinguished mathematician and a best selling popularizer of mathematics. Under the name of John Taine, he also published science fiction novels. Constance Reid gives a compelling account of this complicated, difficult man who never divulged to anyone, not even to his wife and son, the story of his early life and family background.

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'Constance Reid, the foremost mathematical biographer of our time, has written a remarkable book, her best and most compelling yet. A writer of skill and intelligence, she could make even dull subjects interesting; given Bell to sink her teeth into, she has produced a dazzling piece of work.' College Mathematics Journal

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Acknowledgments; 1. The eloquence of facts; 2. A habit of independent work; 3. Imagination's other place; 4. The prime years; 5. The low road; Index.

The Search for E.T. Bell Also Known as John

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      Publisher: MP-AMM American Mathematical
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 12/30/1993 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780883855089, 978-0883855089
      ISBN10: 0883855089

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Eric Temple Bell (1883–1960) was a distinguished mathematician and a best selling popularizer of mathematics. Under the name of John Taine, he also published science fiction novels. Constance Reid gives a compelling account of this complicated, difficult man who never divulged to anyone, not even to his wife and son, the story of his early life and family background.

      Trade Review
      'Constance Reid, the foremost mathematical biographer of our time, has written a remarkable book, her best and most compelling yet. A writer of skill and intelligence, she could make even dull subjects interesting; given Bell to sink her teeth into, she has produced a dazzling piece of work.' College Mathematics Journal

      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgments; 1. The eloquence of facts; 2. A habit of independent work; 3. Imagination's other place; 4. The prime years; 5. The low road; Index.

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