Julia Robinson and Hilbert's Tenth Problem

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Product description A DVD of a pioneer woman in American mathematics, and her contribution to an important Hilbert problem. Review Robinson's story is told with affection and respect, backed by a wide array of archival footage, stills, and recordings, as well as recollections from other mathematicians, and―especially―reminiscences by her sister Constance Reid (author of a biography on Robinson), who provides a warm personal touch. ―F. Swietek, Video Librarian, July 2008This movie contains a portrait of Julia Robinson, a mathematician widely recognized for her contribution to the solution of Hilbert's tenth problem. Together with her life story, it explains the history and principles of this outstanding result.―EMS Newsletter, December 2009 P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); About the Author Julia Robinson and Hilbert’s Tenth Problem was made possible by a grant from Margaret and Will Hearst, and by generous support from the Clay Mathematics Institute. Produced and directed by George Csicsery. With the participation of Constance Reid, Martin Davis, Hilary Putnam, Yuri Matiyasevich and many others. Narrated by Danica McKellar. Edited by Tal Skloot. Music by Mark Adler. See more