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When John Nash won the Nobel prize in economics in 1994, many people were surprised to learn that he was alive and well. Since then, Sylvia Nasar's celebrated biography A Beautiful Mind, the basis of a new major motion picture, has revealed the man. The Essential John Nash reveals his workin his own words. This book presents, for the first time, the full range of Nash's diverse contributions not only to game theory, for which he received the Nobel, but to pure mathematicsfrom Riemannian geometry and partial differential equationsin which he commands even greater acclaim among academics. Included are nine of Nash's most influential papers, most of them written over the decade beginning in 1949.From 1959 until his astonishing remission three decades later, the man behind the concepts 'Nash equilibrium' and 'Nash bargaining'concepts that today pervade not only economics but nuclear strategy and contract talks in major league sportshad lived in the shadow of a condition diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenia. In the introduction to this book, Nasar recounts how Nash had, by the age of thirty, gone from being a wunderkind at Princeton and a rising mathematical star at MIT to the depths of mental illness.In his preface, Harold Kuhn offers personal insights on his longtime friend and colleague; and in introductions to several of Nash's papers, he provides scholarly context. In an afterword, Nash describes his current work, and he discusses an error in one of his papers. A photo essay chronicles Nash's career from his student days in Princeton to the present. Also included are Nash's Nobel citation and autobiography.The Essential John Nash makes it plain why one of Nash's colleagues termed his style of intellectual inquiry as 'like lightning striking.' All those inspired by Nash's dazzling ideas will welcome this unprecedented opportunity to trace these ideas back to the exceptional mind they came from.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Essential John Nash'? A: 'The Essential John Nash' primarily focuses on the life and work of John Nash, exploring his contributions to economics, game theory, and pure mathematics through his own writings and influential papers.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Essential John Nash'? A: The book is authored by John Nash himself, with additional insights and context provided by Sylvia Nasar, who is known for her biography 'A Beautiful Mind'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Essential John Nash' is available in a hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Essential John Nash'? A: The book contains a total of 224 pages, offering a comprehensive overview of Nash's work and life.
- Q: When was 'The Essential John Nash' published? A: 'The Essential John Nash' was published on December 9, 2001.
- Q: What edition is 'The Essential John Nash'? A: This book is the First Edition of 'The Essential John Nash'.
- Q: What notable achievements of John Nash are highlighted in the book? A: The book highlights John Nash's notable achievements, including winning the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1994 and his groundbreaking work in game theory and mathematics.
- Q: Are there any essays included in 'The Essential John Nash'? A: Yes, 'The Essential John Nash' includes essays written by John Nash, showcasing his intellectual contributions and insights.
- Q: What type of readers will benefit from 'The Essential John Nash'? A: Readers interested in economics, mathematics, psychology, and the life stories of influential thinkers will find 'The Essential John Nash' particularly beneficial.
- Q: Does the book include any photographs or visual content? A: Yes, the book features a photo essay that chronicles John Nash's career from his student days in Princeton to his later achievements.