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The Tragedy of Mathematics in Russia

History and Overview 2012-09-27 v7 General Mathematics

Abstract

This is a brief overview of the role of mathematicians in the so-called "Luzin Case" as well as some analysis of the mathematical and humanitarian roots of the affair.

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@article{arxiv.math/0702632,
  title  = {The Tragedy of Mathematics in Russia},
  author = {S. Kutateladze},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0702632},
  year   = {2012}
}

Comments

An enlarged and revised version citing new sources with typos corrected