Mathematics across the Iron Curtain : A History of the Algebraic Theory of Semigroups Hardback
by Christopher Hollings
Part of the History of Mathematics series
Hardback
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The theory of semigroups is a relatively young branch of mathematics, with most of the major results having appeared after the Second World War.
This book describes the evolution of (algebraic) semigroup theory from its earliest origins to the establishment of a full-fledged theory.
Semigroup theory might be termed `Cold War mathematics' because of the time during which it developed.
There were thriving schools on both sides of the Iron Curtain, although the two sides were not always able to communicate with each other, or even gain access to the other's publications.
A major theme of this book is the comparison of the approaches to the subject of mathematicians in the East and West, and the study of the extent to which contact between the two sides was possible.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:441 pages
- Publisher:American Mathematical Society
- Publication Date:30/07/2014
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- ISBN:9781470414931
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Out of Stock - We are unable to provide an estimated availability date for this product
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:441 pages
- Publisher:American Mathematical Society
- Publication Date:30/07/2014
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- ISBN:9781470414931
