Cultivating the herb garden of Scandinavian mathematics: the congresses of Scandinavian mathematicians, 1909–1925. (English) Zbl 1293.01013
The article provides a wealth of information on the first six Scandinavian congresses of mathematics, which took place in the period 1909–1925. The tradition of these congresses was established by Gösta Mittag-Leffler, who was also the main organizer of the first congress in Stockholm. The programme consisted of invited lectures only, which were originally given in Nordic languages, but later also in French, German, and other languages.
As the authors point out, the congresses played an important role in the local as well as international context. The goal was to foster cooperation between the mathematicians of Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland, to create the sense of a common (“conational”) identity between these nations, but also to demonstrate the Scandinavian unity and therefore to strengthen the diplomatic position of Scandinavian mathematics on the international scene.
As the authors point out, the congresses played an important role in the local as well as international context. The goal was to foster cooperation between the mathematicians of Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland, to create the sense of a common (“conational”) identity between these nations, but also to demonstrate the Scandinavian unity and therefore to strengthen the diplomatic position of Scandinavian mathematics on the international scene.
Reviewer: Antonín Slavík (Praha)
MSC:
| 01A60 | History of mathematics in the 20th century |
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