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Mathematics Unbound: The Evolution of an International Mathematical Research Community, 1800--1945
Adrian Rice
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Description for Mathematics Unbound: The Evolution of an International Mathematical Research Community, 1800--1945
Hardcover. Brings together essays by twenty experts in the history of mathematics who have investigated the genesis of the international mathematical community. This book includes developments within component national mathematical communities, such as the growth of societies and journals, and wide-ranging political, philosophical, and pedagogical issues. Series: History of Mathematics. Num Pages: 408 pages, index. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; PBB; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 958.
Although today's mathematical research community takes its international character very much for granted, this 'global nature' is relatively recent, having evolved over a period of roughly 150 years - from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the middle of the twentieth century. During this time, the practice of mathematics changed from being centered on a collection of disparate national communities to being characterized by an international group of scholars for whom the goal of mathematical research and cooperation transcended national boundaries.Yet, the development of an international community was far from smooth and involved obstacles such as war, political upheaval, ... Read more
Although today's mathematical research community takes its international character very much for granted, this 'global nature' is relatively recent, having evolved over a period of roughly 150 years - from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the middle of the twentieth century. During this time, the practice of mathematics changed from being centered on a collection of disparate national communities to being characterized by an international group of scholars for whom the goal of mathematical research and cooperation transcended national boundaries.Yet, the development of an international community was far from smooth and involved obstacles such as war, political upheaval, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
American Mathematical Society, London Mathematical Society
Condition
New
Series
History of Mathematics
Place of Publication
Providence, United States
ISBN
9780821821244
SKU
V9780821821244
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