Mathematics Unbound: The Evolution of an International Mathematical Research Community, 1800-1945: The Evolution of an International Mathematical Research Community, 1800-1945American Mathematical Soc., 2002 - 406 pàgines 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 thegoal 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, and national rivalries. Until now, this evolution has been largely overlooked by historians andmathematicians alike. This book addresses the issue by bringing together essays by twenty experts in the history of mathematics who have investigated the genesis of today's international mathematical community. This includes not only developments within component national mathematical communities, such as the growth of societies and journals, but also more wide-ranging political, philosophical, linguistic, and pedagogical issues. The resulting volume is essential reading for anyone interestedin the history of modern mathematics. It will be of interest to mathematicians, historians of mathematics, and historians of science in general. |
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International participation in Liouvilles Journal de mathématiques pures et appliquées | |
The effects of war on Frances international role in mathematics 18701914 | |
Photo of Charles Hermite | |
Charles Hermite and German mathematics in France | |
Photo of MittagLeffler | |
Gösta MittagLeffler and the foundation and administration of Acta Mathematica | |
The case of Cesare Arzelà at Bologna | |
The Circolo matematico di Palermo | |
Individuals and institutions in the emergence of a modern mathematical community in China | |
ChineseU S mathematical relations 18591949 | |
The case of Leonard Dickson | |
An overview and two case studies | |
War refugees and the creation of an international mathematical community | |
The formation of the international mathematical union | |
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Languages for mathematics and the language of mathematics in a world of nations | |
The emergence of the Japanese mathematical community in the modern western style 18551945 | |