Mathematicians of the world, unite! : the International Congress of Mathematicians : a human endeavor /

This vividly illustrated history of the International Congress of Mathematicians - a meeting of mathematicians from around the world held roughly every four years - acts as a visual history of the 25 congresses held between 1897 and 2006, as well as a story of changes in the culture of mathematics o...

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Main Author: Curbera, Guillermo P. (Author)
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Wellesley, Massachusetts : A K Peters, Limited, 2009.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This vividly illustrated history of the International Congress of Mathematicians - a meeting of mathematicians from around the world held roughly every four years - acts as a visual history of the 25 congresses held between 1897 and 2006, as well as a story of changes in the culture of mathematics over the past century. Because the congress is an international meeting, looking at its history allows us a glimpse into the effect of wars and strained relations between nations on the scientific community.
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (336 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:0429192266
9780429192265
1439865124
9781439865125