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American Mathematical Society Distribution Center 35 Monticello Place, Pawtucket, RI 02861 USA Mathematics Through the Ages New Releases and Classic Favorites from the History of Mathematics Series Books in this series offer compelling historical perspectives on the individuals and communities that have profoundly influenced mathematics development. Each book constitutes a valuable addition to an historical or mathematical book collection. facebook.com/amermathsoc @amermathsoc plus.google.com/+AmsOrg Order Online: www.ams.org/bookstore Order by Phone: (800)321-4267 (U.S. & Canada), (401)455-4000 (Worldwide) AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY Mathematics Across the Iron Curtain A History of the Algebraic Theory of Semigroups Christopher Hollings The theory of semigroups is a relatively young branch of mathematics, with most of the major results having appeared after the Second World War. Semigroup theory might be termed ‘Cold War mathematics’ because of the time during which it developed. This book describes the evolution of (algebraic) semigroup theory from its earliest ori- gins to the establishment of a full-fledged theory. A major theme is the comparison of the approaches to the subject of mathematicians in the East and West, and the study of the extent to which contact between the two sides was possible. History of Mathematics, Volume 41; 2014; approximately 449 pages; Hardcover; ISBN: 978-1-4704-1493-1; List US$109; AMS mem- bers US$87.20; Order code HMATH/41 Pearls from a Lost City The Lvov School of Mathematics Roman Duda, University of Wroclaw, Poland Translated by Daniel Davies The fame of the Polish school at Lvov rests with the diverse and fundamental contributions of Polish mathematicians working there during the interwar years, figures such as Banach, Steinhaus, Ulam, and others. This chroni- cle of the Lvov school will appeal to anyone seeking a cultural and institutional overview of key aspects of twentieth-century Polish mathematics not described anywhere else in the extant English- language literature. History of Mathematics, Volume 40; 2014; approximately 216 pages; Hardcover; ISBN: 978-1-4704-1076-6; List US$39; AMS mem- bers US$31.20; Order code HMATH/40 Theory of Algebraic Functions of One Variable Richard Dedekind and Heinrich Weber Translated and introduced by John Stillwell The inaugural English translation of Dedekind and Weber’s classic long paper provides easy access to the work for a wide mathematical audience. History of Mathematics, Volume 39; 2012; 152 pages; Softcover; ISBN: 978-0-8218-8330-3; List US$49; AMS members US$39.20; Order code HMATH/39 The Scientific Legacy of Poincaré Éric Charpentier, Université Bordeaux 1, Talence, France, Étienne Ghys, École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, France, and Annick Lesne, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France, Editors Translated by Joshua Bowman This book features presentations by world experts that demonstrate the breadth, power and modernity of Poincaré’s influential work. History of Mathematics, Volume 36; 2010; 391 pages; Hardcover; ISBN: 978-0-8218-4718-3; List US$89; AMS members US$71.20; Order code HMATH/36 John von Neumann: Selected Letters Miklós Rédei, Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest, Hungary, Editor John von Neumann was perhaps the most influential mathematician of the twentieth century. Not only did he contribute to almost all branches of mathematics, but he also created new fields and was a pioneering influence in the development of computer science. This collection of about 150 of von Neumann’s letters to colleagues, friends, gov- ernment officials, and others illustrates both his brilliance and his strong sense of responsibility. It is the first substantial collection of his letters, giving a rare inside glimpse of his thinking on mathe- matics, physics, computer science, science management, education, consulting, politics, and war. Readers of quite diverse backgrounds will be fascinated by this first-hand look at one of the towering fig- ures of twentieth century science. History of Mathematics, Volume 27; 2005; 301 pages; Hardcover; ISBN: 978-0-8218-3776-4; List US$65; AMS members US$52; Order code HMATH/27 A History of Analysis Hans Niels Jahnke, University of Essen, Germany, Editor Since the end of the seventeenth century, the historical progress of mathematical analysis has displayed unique vitality and momentum. No other mathematical field has so deeply influ- enced the development of modern scientific thinking. The book presents an accurate and very readable account of the history of analysis. History of Mathematics, Volume 24; 2003; 422 pages; Hardcover; ISBN: 978-0-8218-2623-2; List US$98; AMS members US$78.40; Order code HMATH/24 A HISTORY OF ANALYSIS Hans Niels Jahnke Editor HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS Volume 24
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Mathematics Through the AgesNew Releases and Classic Favorites from the History of Mathematics Series
Books in this series o� er compelling historical perspectives on the individuals and communities that have profoundly in� uenced mathematics development. Each book constitutes a valuable addition to an historical or mathematical book collection.
facebook.com/amermathsoc@amermathsoc
plus.google.com/+AmsOrgOrder Online:
www.ams.org/bookstore
Order by Phone:(800)321-4267 (U.S. & Canada),(401)455-4000 (Worldwide)
AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY
Mathematics Across the Iron CurtainA History of the Algebraic Theory of SemigroupsChristopher Hollings
The theory of semigroups is a relatively young branch of mathematics, with most of the major results having appeared after the Second World
War. Semigroup theory might be termed ‘Cold War mathematics’ because of the time during which it developed. This book describes the evolution of (algebraic) semigroup theory from its earliest ori-gins to the establishment of a full-fledged theory. A major theme is the comparison of the approaches to the subject of mathematicians in the East and West, and the study of the extent to which contact between the two sides was possible.
History of Mathematics, Volume 41; 2014; approximately 449 pages; Hardcover; ISBN: 978-1-4704-1493-1; List US$109; AMS mem-bers US$87.20; Order code HMATH/41
Pearls from a Lost CityThe Lvov School of MathematicsRoman Duda, University of Wrocław, Poland
Translated by Daniel Davies
The fame of the Polish school at Lvov rests with the diverse and fundamental contributions of
Polish mathematicians working there during the interwar years, figures such as Banach, Steinhaus, Ulam, and others. This chroni-cle of the Lvov school will appeal to anyone seeking a cultural and institutional overview of key aspects of twentieth-century Polish mathematics not described anywhere else in the extant English-language literature.
History of Mathematics, Volume 40; 2014; approximately 216 pages; Hardcover; ISBN: 978-1-4704-1076-6; List US$39; AMS mem-bers US$31.20; Order code HMATH/40
Theory of Algebraic Functions of One VariableRichard Dedekind and Heinrich WeberTranslated and introduced by John Stillwell
The inaugural English translation of Dedekind and Weber’s classic long paper provides easy access to the work for a wide mathematical audience.
History of Mathematics, Volume 39; 2012; 152 pages; Softcover; ISBN: 978-0-8218-8330-3; List US$49; AMS members US$39.20; Order code HMATH/39
The Scientific Legacy of PoincaréÉric Charpentier, Université Bordeaux 1, Talence, France, Étienne Ghys, École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, France, and Annick Lesne, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France, Editors
Translated by Joshua Bowman
This book features presentations by world experts that demonstrate the breadth, power and modernity of Poincaré’s influential work.
History of Mathematics, Volume 36; 2010; 391 pages; Hardcover; ISBN: 978-0-8218-4718-3; List US$89; AMS members US$71.20; Order code HMATH/36
John von Neumann: Selected LettersMiklós Rédei, Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest, Hungary, Editor
John von Neumann was perhaps the most influential mathematician of the twentieth century. Not only did he contribute to almost all branches of mathematics, but he also created new fields and was a pioneering
influence in the development of computer science. This collection of about 150 of von Neumann’s letters to colleagues, friends, gov-ernment officials, and others illustrates both his brilliance and his strong sense of responsibility. It is the first substantial collection of his letters, giving a rare inside glimpse of his thinking on mathe-matics, physics, computer science, science management, education, consulting, politics, and war. Readers of quite diverse backgrounds will be fascinated by this first-hand look at one of the towering fig-ures of twentieth century science.
History of Mathematics, Volume 27; 2005; 301 pages; Hardcover; ISBN: 978-0-8218-3776-4; List US$65; AMS members US$52; Order code HMATH/27
A History of AnalysisHans Niels Jahnke, University of Essen, Germany, Editor
Since the end of the seventeenth century, the historical progress of mathematical analysis has displayed unique vitality and momentum. No other mathematical field has so deeply influ-enced the development of modern scientific
thinking. The book presents an accurate and very readable account of the history of analysis.
History of Mathematics, Volume 24; 2003; 422 pages; Hardcover; ISBN: 978-0-8218-2623-2; List US$98; AMS members US$78.40; Order code HMATH/24
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