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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