Framing global mathematics: the international mathematical union between theorems and politics
Auteur :
Schappacher, Norbert
Éditeur :
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN :
9783030956851
Date de publication :
16 juin 2022
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Suisse
This open access book is about the shaping of international relations in mathematics over the last two hundred years. Since 1950 the current IMU has played an increasing role in defining mathematical excellence, as is shown both in the historical narrative and by analyzing data about the International Congresses of Mathematicians.