Through a Reporter's Eyes

This work looks at the life of the 20th-century mathematician,, Stephen Banach. It presents descriptions of Banach's personality and the milieu in which he worked. It also focuses on the Scottish Cafe, where he and his contemporaries often worked.

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* Based on original archival sources, dozens of interviews with people who knew and remember Banach, and conversations with mathematicians who are familiar with Banach's work and its impact on modern mathematics * Presents engaging descriptions of Banach's personality and the unusual milieu in which he worked * Originally written in Polish, the English edition has been revised to include new materials and many photographs