📖 Overview
Alex Kasman is a mathematician and professor at the College of Charleston, known for his work connecting mathematics and literature. He maintains the Mathematical Fiction database, an extensive collection of reviews and information about works that feature mathematical themes.
Kasman's own fiction writing includes short stories and novels that incorporate mathematical concepts, notably his book "Reality Conditions: Short Mathematical Fiction." His works explore the intersection of human relationships, scientific concepts, and mathematical theory.
Beyond his creative writing, Kasman has published research in mathematical physics and soliton theory. His academic work focuses on integrable systems and differential geometry, contributing to both pure mathematics and physics applications.
As an educator and writer, Kasman has worked to make mathematical concepts accessible to broader audiences through his fiction and online resources. His contributions have helped bridge the gap between mathematical academia and literary fiction.
👀 Reviews
Limited reader reviews are available for Alex Kasman's works. His mathematical fiction database entries and reviews focus on technical analysis rather than literary critique.
Readers noted the authenticity of mathematical content in his novel Reality Conditions. One Amazon reviewer wrote: "The math concepts integrate naturally into the story rather than feeling forced." Readers highlighted clear explanations of complex topics.
Common critiques mention character development needs improvement and dialogue can feel stiff. A reader on Mathematical Fiction Database commented: "Characters spend more time explaining math than revealing their personalities."
Available Ratings:
Amazon: Reality Conditions - 3.5/5 (4 reviews)
Goodreads: Reality Conditions - 3.67/5 (3 ratings, 1 review)
The small number of public reviews makes it difficult to draw broader conclusions about reader reception. Most commentary appears in academic contexts discussing mathematical themes rather than general reader feedback.
📚 Books by Alex Kasman
Mathematical Apocrypha - A collection of anecdotes and stories about mathematicians and mathematical discoveries throughout history.
Reality Conditions: Short Mathematical Fiction - A compilation of short stories that incorporate mathematical concepts and themes into their narratives.
Mathematical Fiction Homepage - An online database and anthology of mathematical fiction created and maintained by Alex Kasman.
Imaginary Numbers: An Anthology of Marvelous Mathematical Stories - A curated collection of short stories by various authors that blend mathematics with fictional narratives.
Numbers and Functions: Steps into Analysis - A mathematics textbook covering foundational concepts in mathematical analysis and number theory.
Reality Conditions: Short Mathematical Fiction - A compilation of short stories that incorporate mathematical concepts and themes into their narratives.
Mathematical Fiction Homepage - An online database and anthology of mathematical fiction created and maintained by Alex Kasman.
Imaginary Numbers: An Anthology of Marvelous Mathematical Stories - A curated collection of short stories by various authors that blend mathematics with fictional narratives.
Numbers and Functions: Steps into Analysis - A mathematics textbook covering foundational concepts in mathematical analysis and number theory.