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CRC Press - From Trotsky to Godel: Jean van Heijenoort Biography

Name: CRC Press - From Trotsky to Godel: Jean van Heijenoort Biography
Brand: CRC Press
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Explore the remarkable life of Jean van Heijenoort through this compelling biography from CRC Press. This book follows a highly intelligent observer who witnessed the most turbulent events of the 20th century. Readers follow his journey from his time serving as the secretary and bodyguard to Leon Trotsky to his later professional contributions to the world of logic. Based on extensive interviews with van Heijenoort himself, along with his family, friends, and colleagues, this narrative provides a deep look into a life defined by both political passion and scientific rigor. The story moves from the intense political landscape of young intellectualism to the abstract and philosophically important work within the field of logic. This biography offers a readable and engaging account of a man whose life spanned from radical political circles to the highest levels of scientific and historical study. It is an essential read for those interested in history, philosophy, and the lives of individuals who shaped the intellectual landscape of the modern era.

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Detailed biographical account based on direct interviews with Jean van Heijenoort and his close associates.

Covers a wide historical range from the political era of Leon Trotsky to the scientific study of logic.

Provides a unique perspective on 20th-century history through the eyes of a personal secretary and bodyguard.

Explores the transition from intense political activism to abstract philosophical and logical research.

Written in a readable narrative style that makes complex historical and scientific themes accessible.

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Brand: CRC Press
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 1138427284
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Philosophy
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 June 2018
Listed Since: 28 June 2018

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