This book describes Italian mathematics in the period between
the two World Wars. We analyze its development by focusing on both
the interior and the external influences. Italian mathematics in
that period was shaped by a colorful array of strong personalities
who concentrated their efforts on a select number of fields and won
international recognition and respect in an incredibly short time.
Consequently, Italy was considered a third "mathematical power"
after France and Germany, and qualified Italian universities became
indispensable stops on the "tour," organized for the improvement of
young foreign mathematicians. At that time, Italy was also
dominated by a fascist regime. This political situation and the
social and academic structure of Italian society are included in
the analysis as influences external to mathematics itself. The
authors have provided a fascinating study of a most difficult time
in the history of the world and of mathematics.
General
Imprint: |
Birkhauser Verlag AG
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Country of origin: |
Switzerland |
Series: |
Science Networks. Historical Studies, 29 |
Release date: |
November 2005 |
First published: |
2006 |
Authors: |
Angelo Guerraggio
• Pietro Nastasi
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Dimensions: |
254 x 178 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
299 |
Edition: |
2006 ed. |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-7643-6555-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Mathematics >
General
|
LSN: |
3-7643-6555-2 |
Barcode: |
9783764365554 |
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