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Paul Virilio: French philosopher and architect

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The life and work of Paul Virilio, French philosopher and architect is presented with reference to his achievements in his career. Through his writings, Virilio has engaged in a sustained exploration of the destructive powers of technology as a whole and its military applications in particular, focusing on the ways in which technological advancement has altered urban landscapes, social interactions, cultural production, and human perception.

Author: Weibgen, Lara
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2005
France, Virilio, Paul

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de Branges, Louis

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Lois de Branges, a distinguished professor of mathematics at Purdue University famous in the international community of mathematicians has written several mathematical monographs and many research articles. He was awarded the prestigious Guggenheim fellowship, while has also qualified for a major mathematical breakthrough by his proof of Roman hypothesis.

Author: Weibgen, Lara
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2005
Mathematics teachers, Branges, Louis de

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Saul A. Kripke, Philosopher and logician

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Saul A. Kripke is a professor of philosophy at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY), in New York City, and professor emeritus of Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. He is known internationally for his pioneering work in the fields of abstract mathematical theory, linguistics, and the philosophy of language.

Author: Weibgen, Lara
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2004
United States, Kripke, Saul Aaron

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