Mathematics in Berlin offers a captivating journey through the rich intellectual history of one of the world’s foremost mathematical centres. Compiled to celebrate the 1998 International Congress of Mathematicians, this volume provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of mathematical activity in the German capital. Spanning from the early 18th-century foundations laid by Leibniz and the Prussian Academy of Sciences to the modern era, the book chronicles the evolution of this discipline through the lives of its most influential figures.
Readers will discover concise, illuminating biographies of mathematical titans such as Dirichlet, Jacobi, Steiner, and Weierstrass, alongside insightful surveys that chart the development of scientific life through Berlin’s tumultuous history. The narrative traverses the celebrated "Golden Age", the political challenges of the Nazi era, the separation and eventual reunification of the city’s mathematical communities. Whether you are a scholar, a student, or a history enthusiast, this collection provides an essential, engaging introduction to the luminaries and movements that have shaped the mathematical landscape of Berlin for centuries.
Used (good, see images, handwritten name) Softcover ISBN 3764359439
