Word: birkoff
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Although a fine mathematician, Birkoff in the first half of 5, goes at such a rapid pace that even the best men have a tough time keeping up with him. Widder in the second half, is very methodical and takes less for granted...
...sure to check up and see whether he actually has. In the same course, Widder makes you work hard, but is perhaps the clearest teacher in the department, and Whitney is adequate and fairly easy going. As to Math. 3, this is something you've got to have. Birkoff is a wonderful mathematician, but he isn't a good teacher...