by Amir D. Aczel · Jean-Claude Lattès · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782709628440
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This book tells the fascinating story of the Nicolas Bourbaki group, a secret society of French mathematicians that revolutionized the discipline in the 20th century. Founded in 1934 by figures such as André Weil, the group operated under the name of a fictional mathematician, leaving an indelible mark on science and modern culture.
Written by Amir D. Aczel, the text explores how this collective not only transformed mathematics but also influenced Lévi-Strauss's structuralism and the Oulipo literary movement. It is an essential work for those who wish to understand the intellectual impact of this legendary group and its enduring legacy in contemporary thought.
