35 Monticello Place, Pawtucket, RI 02861 USA Society Distribution Center American Mathematical AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY Mathematics Through the Ages New Releases and Classic Favorites from the History of Mathematics Series Books in this series o er compelling historical perspectives on the individuals and communities that have profoundly in uenced mathematics development. Each book constitutes a valuable addition to an historical or mathematical book collection. Mathematics Across The Scientific Legacy of Poincaré the Iron Curtain Éric Charpentier, Université Bordeaux 1, Talence, France, A History of the Algebraic Theory of Étienne Ghys, École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, France, Semigroups and Annick Lesne, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France, Editors Christopher Hollings Translated by Joshua Bowman The theory of semigroups is a relatively young branch of mathematics, with most of the major This book features presentations by world experts that demonstrate results having appeared after the Second World the breadth, power and modernity of Poincaré’s influential work. War. Semigroup theory might be termed ‘Cold War mathematics’ History of Mathematics, Volume 36; 2010; 391 pages; Hardcover; because of the time during which it developed. This book describes ISBN: 978-0-8218-4718-3; List US$89; AMS members US$71.20; Order the evolution of (algebraic) semigroup theory from its earliest ori- code HMATH/36 gins to the establishment of a full-fledged theory. A major theme 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 John von Neumann: between the two sides was possible. Selected Letters History of Mathematics, Volume 41; 2014; approximately 449 Miklós Rédei, Eotvos Lorand pages; Hardcover; ISBN: 978-1-4704-1493-1; List US$109; AMS mem- University, Budapest, Hungary, Editor bers US$87.20; Order code HMATH/41 John von Neumann was perhaps the most influential mathematician of the twentieth Pearls from a Lost City century. Not only did he contribute to almost The Lvov School of Mathematics all branches of mathematics, but he also created new fields and was a pioneering Roman Duda, University of Wrocław, influence in the development of computer science. This collection Poland of about 150 of von Neumann’s letters to colleagues, friends, gov- ernment officials, and others illustrates both his brilliance and his Translated by Daniel Davies strong sense of responsibility. It is the first substantial collection of The fame of the Polish school at Lvov rests with his letters, giving a rare inside glimpse of his thinking on mathe- the diverse and fundamental contributions of matics, physics, computer science, science management, education, Polish mathematicians working there during the interwar years, consulting, politics, and war. Readers of quite diverse backgrounds figures such as Banach, Steinhaus, Ulam, and others. This chroni- will be fascinated by this first-hand look at one of the towering fig- cle of the Lvov school will appeal to anyone seeking a cultural and ures of twentieth century science. institutional overview of key aspects of twentieth-century Polish History of Mathematics, Volume 27; 2005; 301 pages; Hardcover; mathematics not described anywhere else in the extant English- ISBN: 978-0-8218-3776-4; List US$65; AMS members US$52; Order language literature. code HMATH/27 History of Mathematics, Volume 40; 2014; approximately 216 HISTORY OF pages; Hardcover; ISBN: 978-1-4704-1076-6; List US$39; AMS mem- MATHEMATICS A HISTORY Volume 24 A History of Analysis bers US$31.20; Order code HMATH/40 OF ANALYSIS Hans Niels Jahnke Editor Hans Niels Jahnke, University of Essen, Theory of Algebraic Functions Germany, Editor of One Variable Since the end of the seventeenth century, the historical progress of mathematical analysis has Richard Dedekind and Heinrich Weber displayed unique vitality and momentum. No Translated and introduced by John Stillwell other mathematical field has so deeply influ- enced the development of modern scientific The inaugural English translation of Dedekind and Weber’s classic thinking. The book presents an accurate and very readable account long paper provides easy access to the work for a wide mathematical of the history of analysis. audience. History of Mathematics, Volume 24; 2003; 422 pages; Hardcover; History of Mathematics, Volume 39; 2012; 152 pages; Softcover; ISBN: 978-0-8218-2623-2; List US$98; AMS members US$78.40; Order ISBN: 978-0-8218-8330-3; List US$49; AMS members US$39.20; Order code HMATH/24 code HMATH/39 Order by Phone: facebook.com/amermathsoc Order Online: (800)321-4267 (U.S. & Canada), @amermathsoc www.ams.org/bookstore (401)455-4000 (Worldwide) plus.google.com/+AmsOrg.