Mathematical Analysis during the 20th Century

Jean-Paul Pier (, Department of Mathematics, Luxembourg University Centre)

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Oxford University Press
01 September 2001

Calculus & mathematical analysis; Functional analysis & transforms; Differential calculus & equations; Analytic geometry; History of science

For several centuries, analysis has been one of the most prestigious and important subjects in mathematics. The present book sets off by tracing the evolution of mathematical analysis, and then endeavours to understand the developments of main trends, problems, and conjectures. It features chapters on general topology, 'classical' integration and measure theory, functional analysis, harmonic analysis and Lie groups, theory of functions and analytic geometry, differential and partial differential equations, topological and differential geometry. The ubiquitous presence of analysis also requires the consideration of related topics such as probability theory or algebraic geometry. Each chapter features a comprehensive first part on developments during the period 1900-1950, and then provides outlooks on representative achievements during the later part of the century. The book provides many original quotations from outstanding mathematicians as well as an extensive bibliography of the seminal publications. It will be an interesting and useful reference work for graduate students, lecturers, and all professional mathematicians and other scientists with an interest in the history of mathematics.

By: Jean-Paul Pier ( Department of Mathematics Luxembourg University Centre)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 164mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9780198503941
ISBN 10: 0198503946
Pages: 440
Publication Date: 01 September 2001
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Professor Jean-Paul Pier, Department of Mathematics, Luxembourg University Centre.

Reviews for Mathematical Analysis during the 20th Century

`What this book is full of, on almost every page, are quotations. They are well chosen, trenchant, and presented in their original language and an English translation. The effect is to eavesdrop on a long, continuing conversation, the conversation that is the life of mathematics as discussed by leading mathematicians. Here they are caught saying interesting, insightful, provocative things. They are by no means confined to definitions and statements of theorems, they are allowed to tell you why they think something is important, charming, useful, how it was found, who is responsible.' Jeremy Gray