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The '''British Society for the History of Mathematics''' ('''BSHM''') was founded in 1971 to promote research into the [[history of mathematics]] at all levels and to further the use of the history of [[mathematics education|mathematics in education]].
The '''British Society for the History of Mathematics''' ('''BSHM''') was founded in 1971 to promote research into the [[history of mathematics]] at all levels and to further the use of the history of [[mathematics education|mathematics in education]].


The BSHM is concerned with all periods and cultures, and with all aspects of mathematics. It participates in the [[Joint Mathematical Council]] of the United Kingdom.
The BSHM is concerned with all periods and cultures, and with all aspects of mathematics. It participates in the [[Joint Mathematical Council]] of the United Kingdom.


The '''BSHM Bulletin''', or the ''Journal of the British Society for the History of Mathematics'', is published on behalf of BSHM by [[Taylor & Francis]].<ref>[http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/17498430.asp BSHM Bulletin] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100312113240/http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/17498430.asp |date=12 March 2010 }}, [[Taylor & Francis Group]], UK.</ref> Articles cover local mathematical history, the use of history of mathematics in education, and individual interests.
The Society's journal, the British Journal for the History of Mathematics, is published on behalf of BSHM by [[Taylor & Francis]].<ref>[[BJHM]] https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/tbsh20</ref>


== Neumann Prize ==
== Neumann Prize ==
{{Distinguish|John von Neumann Theory Prize}}
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The Neumann prize is awarded biennially by the BSHM for "a book in English (including books in translation) dealing with the history of mathematics and aimed at a broad audience."<ref>[http://www.bshm.ac.uk/neumann-prize Neumann prize]</ref> The prize was named in honour of [[Peter M. Neumann]], who was a longstanding supporter of and contributor to the society. It carries an award of £600.The previous winners are:


*'''2021''': ''The Flying Mathematicians of World War I'', Tony Royle
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The Neumann prize is awarded biennially by the BSHM for "a book in English (including books in translation) dealing with the history of mathematics and aimed at a broad audience."<ref>[http://www.bshm.ac.uk/neumann-prize Neumann prize]</ref> The prize was named in honour of [[Peter M. Neumann]], who is a longstanding supporter of and contributor to the society. It carries an award of £600.The previous winners are:
*'''2019''': ''Going Underground'', Martin Beech<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=37uSDwAAQBAJ | title=Going Underground: The Science and History of Falling Through the Earth | isbn=9789813279056 | last1=Beech | first1=Martin | date=7 March 2019 | publisher=World Scientific }}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|doi=10.1017/S0007087420000308 |title=Review of ''Going Underground: The Science and History of Falling through the Earth'' by Martin Beech |date=2020 |last1=Timberlake |first1=Todd K. |journal=The British Journal for the History of Science |volume=53 |issue=2 |pages=287–288 |s2cid=225822082 }}</ref>

* '''2017''': ''A Mind at Play'', [[Jimmy Soni]] & Rob Goodman
*'''2017''': ''A Mind at Play'', [[Jimmy Soni]] & Rob Goodman
* '''2015''': ''[[The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage]]'', [[Sydney Padua]].
* '''2015''': ''[[The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage]]'', [[Sydney Padua]].
* '''2013''': ''The history of mathematics: A very short introduction'', [[Jacqueline Stedall]].
* '''2013''': ''[[The History of Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction]]'', [[Jacqueline Stedall]].
* '''2011''': ''[[The Math Book]]'', [[Clifford A. Pickover]].
* '''2011''': ''[[The Math Book]]'', [[Clifford A. Pickover]].
* '''2009''': ''The Archimedes Codex'', [[Reviel Netz]] and William Noel.
* '''2009''': ''The Archimedes Codex'', [[Reviel Netz]] and William Noel.

== Other prizes ==
* HiMEd Awards<ref>{{cite web|website=British Society for the History of Mathematics (BSHM)|title=HiMEd Awards in the History of Mathematics|url=https://www.bshm.ac.uk/himed}}</ref>
* [[LMS-BSHM Hirst Prize]]<ref>{{cite web|title=LMS–BSHM Hirst Prize|website=British Society for the History of Mathematics (BSHM)|url=https://www.bshm.ac.uk/hirst-prize}}</ref> (jointly awarded by the [[London Mathematical Society]] and the BSHM)
* Schools Prize<ref>{{cite web|title=Schools Prize in the History of Mathematics|website=British Society for the History of Mathematics (BSHM)|url=https://www.bshm.ac.uk/schools-prize}}</ref>
* Taylor and Francis Early Career Research Prize<ref>{{cite web|title=Taylor and Francis Early Career Research Prize|website=British Society for the History of Mathematics (BSHM)|url=https://www.bshm.ac.uk/taylor-and-francis-early-career-research-prize}}</ref>
* Undergraduate Essay Prize<ref>{{cite web|title=Undergraduate Essay Prize|website=British Society for the History of Mathematics (BSHM)|url=https://www.bshm.ac.uk/undergraduate-essay-prize}}</ref>

== Past Presidents of the BSHM ==
1971–1973: [[Gerald Whitrow]]

1974–1976: [[Clive W. Kilmister|Clive Kilmister]]

1977–1979: John Dubbey

1980–1982: Graham Flegg

1983–1985: [[Frank Smithies]]

1986–1988: [[Ivor Grattan-Guinness]]

1989–1991: Eric Aiton

1992–1994: [[John Fauvel]]

1995–1996: Steve Russ

1997–1999: [[Judith V. Field]]

2000–2002: [[Peter M. Neumann|Peter Neumann]]

2003–2005: [[June Barrow-Green]]

2006–2008: [[Raymond Flood (mathematician)|Raymond Flood]]

2009–2011: Tony Mann

2012–2014: [[Robin Wilson (mathematician)|Robin Wilson]]

2015 - 2017: Philip Beeley

2018 - 2020: Mark McCartney

2021 - 2023: [[Sarah B. Hart]]


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.bshm.ac.uk BSHM website]
* [http://www.bshm.ac.uk BSHM website]

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Latest revision as of 04:11, 12 May 2024

The British Society for the History of Mathematics (BSHM) was founded in 1971 to promote research into the history of mathematics at all levels and to further the use of the history of mathematics in education.

The BSHM is concerned with all periods and cultures, and with all aspects of mathematics. It participates in the Joint Mathematical Council of the United Kingdom.

The Society's journal, the British Journal for the History of Mathematics, is published on behalf of BSHM by Taylor & Francis.[1]

Neumann Prize

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Not to be confused with John von Neumann Theory Prize.

The Neumann prize is awarded biennially by the BSHM for "a book in English (including books in translation) dealing with the history of mathematics and aimed at a broad audience."[2] The prize was named in honour of Peter M. Neumann, who was a longstanding supporter of and contributor to the society. It carries an award of £600.The previous winners are:

Other prizes

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Past Presidents of the BSHM

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1971–1973: Gerald Whitrow

1974–1976: Clive Kilmister

1977–1979: John Dubbey

1980–1982: Graham Flegg

1983–1985: Frank Smithies

1986–1988: Ivor Grattan-Guinness

1989–1991: Eric Aiton

1992–1994: John Fauvel

1995–1996: Steve Russ

1997–1999: Judith V. Field

2000–2002: Peter Neumann

2003–2005: June Barrow-Green

2006–2008: Raymond Flood

2009–2011: Tony Mann

2012–2014: Robin Wilson

2015 - 2017: Philip Beeley

2018 - 2020: Mark McCartney

2021 - 2023: Sarah B. Hart

References

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  1. ^ BJHM https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/tbsh20
  2. ^ Neumann prize
  3. ^ Beech, Martin (7 March 2019). Going Underground: The Science and History of Falling Through the Earth. World Scientific. ISBN 9789813279056.
  4. ^ Timberlake, Todd K. (2020). "Review of Going Underground: The Science and History of Falling through the Earth by Martin Beech". The British Journal for the History of Science. 53 (2): 287–288. doi:10.1017/S0007087420000308. S2CID 225822082.
  5. ^ "HiMEd Awards in the History of Mathematics". British Society for the History of Mathematics (BSHM).
  6. ^ "LMS–BSHM Hirst Prize". British Society for the History of Mathematics (BSHM).
  7. ^ "Schools Prize in the History of Mathematics". British Society for the History of Mathematics (BSHM).
  8. ^ "Taylor and Francis Early Career Research Prize". British Society for the History of Mathematics (BSHM).
  9. ^ "Undergraduate Essay Prize". British Society for the History of Mathematics (BSHM).
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