Pros: Intense, sensitive biography of one of the most enigmatic scientists of our time. Cons: Some of the mathematical terminology will be difficult for non-math-geeks to understand.
Ever since my own college days, I found the theories of John Nash to be interesting, even if I could not yet grasp the subtlites of his work. With this award winning biography, author Sylvia Nasar gives us insight to one of the more remarkable men of the...
Pros: Powerful discussion of the effect of schizophrenia upon a man and his family Cons: None
One of the largest problems confronting the schizophrenic in our society is breaking through the stigma associated with the illness. It continues to be difficult for society to accept these individuals, cursed with a disease that strikes at the very...
Pros: Well researched, in depth, clearly written Cons: None
A biography about Princeton scholar and Nobel prize recipient, A Beautiful Mind, John Forbes Nash, Jr. by Sylvia Nasar. Published 1998 by Simon and Schuster. Winner of Critics Circle Award. The book is presently scheduled for the March 2001 film...
Pros: well-researched and thorough Cons: need math help. sappy outtro
Nasar's bio is really inspiring and moving.
The thing I couldn't help thinking is that the
psyche of most academics or mathematicians
is probably equally as complicated and
self-tortuous. Most bios, however, focus
(reasonably)...
Pros: Well written, thoroughly researched Cons: Many less-interesting details of Nash's life could be omitted
A touching and well-written account of the fine line between genius and madness. Also gives a good feel of the academic milieu of the 50's and 60's in the mathematics departments of MIT and Princeton. I was particularly affected by Nash's statements that...
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