About James R. Newman
Lived 1907 – 1966 (aged 58–59). James R. Newman was an American mathematician, known for Mathematics and the Imagination.
Works
1940: (with Edward Kasner) Mathematics and the Imagination
1942 The Tools of War
1948: The Control of Atomic Energy via Internet Archive
1955: What is Science ?
1956: The World of Mathematics, 4 volumes, 2535 pages, Simon and Schuster
1958:
1961: Science and Sensibility
1962: The Rule of Folly
1963: The Harper Encyclopedia of Science
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Who was James R. Newman?
American mathematician, historian (1907–1966)
When was James R. Newman born?
James R. Newman was born in 1907 in New York City.
When did James R. Newman die?
James R. Newman died on 28 May 1966 in Washington, D.C., Chevy Chase.
What was James R. Newman's occupation?
James R. Newman was a mathematician.
What was James R. Newman known for?
James R. Newman was known for Mathematics and the Imagination.
What nationality was James R. Newman?
James R. Newman was American.
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