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Mathematics and Politics in the Soviet Union from 1928 to 1953

✍ Scribed by G.G. Lorentz

Publisher: Elsevier Science
Year: 2002
Tongue: English
Weight: 237 KB
Volume: 116
Category: Article
ISSN: 0021-9045
DOI: 10.1006/jath.2002.3670

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✦ Synopsis

The paper describes the influence of politics on the life of Soviet mathematicians in Stalin's era 1928Stalin's era -1953, years that witnessed the full unfolding of the dictator's power. A few years following Stalin's death are also covered. Various publications, private manuscripts, and recollections of my own experiences at the University of Leningrad served as sources. Leading themes include the administrative talent of Egorov, Lusin's School, and the genius of Kolmogorov.

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