Gowers, Timothy

The Princeton companion to mathematics ( Book )
9 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 1,310 libraries worldwide
This text features nearly 200 entries which introduce basic mathematical tools and vocabulary, trace the development of modern mathematics, define essential terms and concepts and put them in context, explain core ideas in major areas of mathematics, and much more.

Mathematics : a very short introduction by Timothy Gowers ( Book )
6 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 731 libraries worldwide
"Mathematics is a subject we are all exposed to in our daily lives, but one which many of us fear. In this introduction, Timothy Gowers elucidates the most fundamental differences, which are primarily philosophical, between advanced mathematics and what we learn at school, so that one emerges with a clearer understanding of such paradoxical-sounding concepts as 'infinity', 'curved space', and 'imaginary numbers'. From basic ideas, through to philosophical queries, to common sociological questions about the mathematical community, this book unravels some of the mysteries of space and numbers."--BOOK JACKET.

Mathematics by Timothy Gowers ( Book )
3 editions published between 2007 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 112 libraries worldwide

The CMI millennium meeting collection Clay Mathematics Institute Millennium Meeting, Collège de France, Paris, May 24-25, 2000 ( Visual )
2 editions published in 2002 in Undetermined and English and held by 46 libraries worldwide
A video presentation of the CMI, its culture and the people behind it. Also discussed are the "Millennium Prize Problems", seven mathematical problems that have resisted solution.

Wiskunde by Timothy Gowers ( Book )
1 edition published in 2003 in Dutch and held by 15 libraries worldwide
Inleiding op wiskundige modellen, systemen en wiskundig denken waarbij weinig wiskundige voorkennis noodzakelijk is.

The importance of mathematics ( Visual )
3 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and held by 12 libraries worldwide
The Importance of Mathematics is a lucid, dynamic presentation of the deep and important question of the relevance of mathematics to society, delivered by one of the best mathematicians of the modern age. Timothy Gowers is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambirdge (UK) and a recipient of the prestigious Fields Medal. Professor Gowers gave the Keynote Address at the historic Millennium Meeting of the Clay Mathematics Institute -- the very same meeting at which the Millennium Prize Problems were announced. Gowers spoke about the relevance of mathematics to diverse applications citing examples in computer science, finance, and engineering. His theme underscores the unity of different apparently diverse sub-fields of mathematics. His exposition is exceptionally clear and easy to follow, making mathematics accessible to non-experts.

The importance of mathematics a lecture [given at the Clay Mathematics Institute Millenium meeting, Collège de France, Paris, May 24-25, 2000 ( Visual )
2 editions published in 2002 in Undetermined and English and held by 11 libraries worldwide
"This lecture is a treasure trove of mathematical intuition and insight into the relationship between mathematics and its applications. Using historical and present-day examples, the speaker makes a convincing argument that mathematics plays a crucial role in the advancement of science"--Container cover.

The importance of mathematics Clay Mathematics Institute, millennium meeting, Collège de France, Paris, May 24-25, 2000 ( Visual )
2 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and held by 10 libraries worldwide

Mathematics : a brief insight by Timothy Gowers ( Book )
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide

Mathematik by Timothy Gowers ( Book )
1 edition published in 2011 in Undetermined and held by 2 libraries worldwide