From Trotsky to Gödel
The Life of Jean van Heijenoort
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc
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This story of a highly intelligent observer of the turbulent 20th century who was intimately involved as the secretary and bodyguard to Leon Trotsky is based on extensive interviews with the subject, Jean van Heijenoort, and his family, friends, and colleagues. The author has captured the personal drama and the professional life of her protagonist--ranging from the political passion of a young intellectual to the scientific and historic work in the most abstract and yet philosophically important area of logic--in a very readable narrative.
"Draws heavily upon interviews with van Heijenoort himself ... enthusiastically recommended for anyone interested in following van Heijenoort's challenging life, and also for students of Trotsky seeking to round out their perspectives on the man and his writings." -The Midwest Book Review, September 2007
ISBN: 9781568811482
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 1300g
426 pages