Development of Mathematics 1900-1950 - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0817628215 ISBN 13: 9780817628215

Synopsis

This is a fastidious study documenting the evolution of mathematics during the first half of the twentieth century. It has grown out of a colloquium organized by the Luxembourg Mathematical Society which was held at Château de Bourglinster in June 1992.
An exacting chronology ("Guidelines 1900-1950") marks key events in the development of mathematics, and a rich range of topics are addressed by some of the century's most eminent mathematicians. Contributors include J.L. Doob,
G. Fichera, M. Guillaume, W. Hayman, C. Houzel, J.-P. Kahane, A. Lichnerowicz,
J. Mawhin, L. Nirenberg, J.-P. Pier, W. Schwarz, and an extensive article by the late J. Dieudonné sets down an excellent history of topology.
The copious list of primary sources and of important secondary publications adds to the book's value as a reference volume.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0817628215
• ISBN 13: 9780817628215
• Binding: Hardcover