Disciplines and Styles in Pure Mathematics, 1800-2000

  • David Rowe

    Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Germany
  • Klaus Volkert

    Bergische Universität, Wuppertal, Germany
  • Philippe Nabonnand

    Archives Henri Poincaré, Université Nancy 2, France
  • Volker Remmert

    Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Germany

Abstract

This workshop addressed issues of discipline and style in number theory, algebra, geometry, topology, analysis, and mathematical physics. Most speakers presented case studies, but some offered global surveys of how stylistic shifts informed the transition and transformation of special research fields. Older traditions in established research communities were considered alongside newer trends, including changing views regarding the role of proof.

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David Rowe, Klaus Volkert, Philippe Nabonnand, Volker Remmert, Disciplines and Styles in Pure Mathematics, 1800-2000. Oberwolfach Rep. 7 (2010), no. 1, pp. 581–665

DOI 10.4171/OWR/2010/12