Mathematical Analysis During The 20Th Century

Mathematical Analysis During The 20Th Century

Product Description Published under the Clarendon Press imprint, this book covers the 20th Century evolution of essential ideas in mathematical analysis, a field that since the times of Newton and Leibnitz has been one of the most important and presitigious in mathematics. Each chapter features a comprehensive first part on developments during the period 1900-1950, then provides outlooks on achievements during the last part of the century. Chapters include original quotations from outstanding mathematicians and the book includes a bibliography of almost 1000 entries. Review This is a superb history of 20th-century mathematical analysis. One is taken on a tour of all the major areas with a lot of clear detail and many quotations from those who took part in the developments. ... The discussion of the Riemann hypothesis is ... fascinating.-- Mathematical Reviews About the Author Professor Jean-Paul Pier, Department of Mathematics, Luxembourg University Centre.