List of Important Publications in Mathematics

List Of Important Publications In Mathematics

This is a list of important publications in mathematics, organized by field.

Some reasons why a particular publication might be regarded as important:

  • Topic creator – A publication that created a new topic
  • Breakthrough – A publication that changed scientific knowledge significantly
  • Influence – A publication which has significantly influenced the world or has had a massive impact on the teaching of mathematics.

Among published compilations of important publications in mathematics are Landmark writings in Western mathematics 1640–1940 by Ivor Grattan-Guinness and A Source Book in Mathematics by David Eugene Smith.

Read more about List Of Important Publications In Mathematics:  Computational Complexity Theory, Probability Theory, Early Manuscripts

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