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Mathematicians of the World, Unite!
The International Congress of Mathematicians--A Human Endeavor
Copyright Year 2009
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Book Description
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.
Table of Contents
Early Times. Crisis in the Interwar Period. The Golden Era. On The Road. In A Global World.
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Biography
Guillermo Curbera, University of Seville, Spain