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.
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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.
Imprint | Birkhauser Verlag AG |
Country of origin | Switzerland |
Series | Science Networks. Historical Studies, 29 |
Release date | November 2005 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | 2006 |
Authors | Angelo Guerraggio, Pietro Nastasi |
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 |
Barcode | 9783764365554 |
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LSN | 3-7643-6555-2 |