Mathematics and Politics in the Soviet Union from 1928 to 1953 Export

@article{citeulike:1443570, abstract = {The paper describes the influence of politics on the life of Soviet mathematicians in Stalin's era 1928-1953, 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.}, author = {Lorentz, G. G.}, citeulike-article-id = {1443570}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1006/jath.2002.3670}, citeulike-linkout-1 = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6WH7-463H994-1/2/eff0305f2c5d09c97935094026c1491e}, doi = {10.1006/jath.2002.3670}, journal = {Journal of Approximation Theory}, keywords = {history}, month = {June}, number = {2}, pages = {169--223}, posted-at = {2007-07-09 08:11:28}, priority = {2}, title = {Mathematics and Politics in the Soviet Union from 1928 to 1953}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1006/jath.2002.3670}, volume = {116}, year = {2002} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:1443570 L3 - citeulike-article-id:1443570 N2 - The paper describes the influence of politics on the life of Soviet mathematicians in Stalin's era 1928-1953, 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. IS - 2 JF - Journal of Approximation Theory EP - 223 TI - Mathematics and Politics in the Soviet Union from 1928 to 1953 VL - 116 SP - 169 KW - history AU - Lorentz, GG PY - 2002/06// UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1006/jath.2002.3670 ER -