People, Places, and Mathematics

A Memoir

By:

Thomas Ward

Format:

Hardback

Series:

Springer Biographies

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This memoir chronicles the journey of an academic, tracing a path from primary school in Zambia to a career in higher education as a mathematician and educational leader. Set against the backdrop of the 20th century, the book explores how early influences and historical events shape an individual's life and professional trajectory. The author shares childhood experiences across three parts of Africa, providing an original perspective as a witness to the post-colonial period. Through personal reflections, the memoir delves into the emergence of ideas and collaborations in mathematics and how these shape career choices. It also offers candid observations on the major changes in British higher education since the 1980s. Intended for a general audience, this book provides a compelling read for anyone interested in the experience of becoming a mathematician, and higher education in general.

Author Biography:

Tom Ward has worked in ergodic theory and number theory, with a particular interest in algebraic dynamical systems. The second half of his career was spent in educational leadership on the executives of four different universities. He is the author of several monographs with Graham Everest and Manfred Einsiedler.

Release date NZ

November 1st, 2023

Author

Thomas Ward

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Edition

1st ed. 2023

Illustrations

58 Illustrations, color; 20 Illustrations, black and white; XVI, 349 p. 78 illus., 58 illus. in color.

Pages

349

Series

Springer Biographies

ISBN-13

9783031390739

Product ID

37866104

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