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Unlike other sciences, old mathematical literature has a life of its own because it records not only the background, but also so much of the detailed technical knowledge, for the mathematics of today. This remarkable book is the first one to attempt to analyse the vast literature arising from 20th century mathematics. It lists and comments on a selection of the most influential books written during this time in all of the major fields of mathematics.
John Henry Coates
University of Cambridge, Fellow of the Royal Society, Senior Whitehead Prize Winner
This is a very impressive job for both educators and researchers in mathematics. It collects basically all of the important non-technical books written by great mathematicians. The author also gives insightful comments on these books. This is especially important for those who want to get a global view of mathematics.
Shing-Tung Yau
Harvard University, Fields Medalist, Wolf Prize Winner