Paul R. Halmos

1916–2006

1 series 1 book in order

Paul Richard Halmos was a Hungarian-born American mathematician and probabilist who made fundamental advances in mathematical logic, probability theory, operator theory, ergodic theory and functional analysis. He was also recognized as a notable mathematical expositor.

Born: 1916
Known for: MAA spectrum

Series by Paul R. Halmos

MAA spectrum

1 book in order · 1985

I want to be a mathematician

1985 · Paul R. Halmos

I want to be a mathematician is a 1985 book by Paul R. Halmos. It is part of the series MAA spectrum. Catalog genres: Science & Nature, Biography &…
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We list 1 book by Paul R. Halmos across 1 series, published in 1985 — each shown in full reading order.

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