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Atiyah (University of Edinburgh, UK) and Iagolnitzer (Service de Physique Theorique, CEA-Saclay, France) present lectures by 22 mathematicians who have received the Fields Medal. Some are reproductions of already published works, and some are new articles produced for this book. In some cases, articles relate directly to the work for which the Fields Medals were awarded, and in other cases they relate to more current interests of the medallists. The contribution of each medallist is in most cases preceded by the introductory speech given by another leading mathematician during the prize ceremony, outlining the basic works of the medallist at the time of the medal and the reasons why it was awarded, plus a b&w photo and a biographical note. This second edition includes new contributions by the 1998 and 2002 medallists. There is no subject index. Annotation c2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
