{"product_id":"how-to-do-good-mathematics-hardcover","title":"How to Do Good Mathematics - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eShiing-Shen Chern\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Do Good Mathematics\u003c\/i\u003e presents a rich collection of reflections on mathematics and the life of one of its greatest modern contributors, Shiing-Shen Chern. The book is organized into four parts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The first part offers a concise biography of Chern along with an overview of his mathematical achievements and philosophy. The second part features ten of Chern's essays, which include his observations on the development of mathematics in China and the world, his vision for vibrant and meaningful mathematics, and his heartfelt advice to young mathematicians. He also emphasizes the importance of integrating humanistic values into the practice of mathematics. The third part consists of conversations with mathematicians such as Zhang Dianzhou and Jackson, touching on the qualities of a mathematician and the relationship between mathematics and science. The fourth part includes four accessible public lectures delivered by Chern, focusing on the evolution of modern geometry and its connection to physics.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShiing-Shen Chern\u003c\/b\u003e (1911- 2004) was a pioneering mathematician, widely regarded as the father of modern differential geometry. His work laid the foundation for major developments in global differential geometry, characteristic classes, and their applications in both mathematics and physics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Born in China, Chern held positions at prestigious institutions including the University of Chicago, Princeton, and UC Berkeley. He was the founding director of the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute in Berkeley and a foreign member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 212\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 15, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47572980072669,"sku":"9781487813444","price":103.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/B2z9HigFU89781487813444.webp?v=1773399786","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/how-to-do-good-mathematics-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}