Research Guides: MATH308: Historical Development of Mathematical Concepts and Ideas: Sources for Math Book Reviews

History of Mathematics Book Reviews

History of Mathematics
Through in-depth exploration, the titles in this series offer compelling historical perspectives on the individuals and communities that have profoundly influenced the development of mathematics Whether you are a historian, mathematician, or simply an avid reader, each book in this series will be a valuable addition to your book collection. (ISSN 0899-2428)

See links to an extensive collection of AMS (American Mathematical Society) books on the history of mathematics, available on the AMS Bookstore; free online books on the history of the AMS and mathematics in America; the AMS Presidents: A Timeline; and This Mathematical Month: A Brief Look at Past Events and Episodes in the Mathematical Community.
History of Mathematics
Good history of mathematics is good research and writing. The various award committees of the Mathematical Association of America have frequently rewarded that good writing. The lists on the following pages highlight MAA award-winning articles and books on the history of mathematics.
MAA Reviews
MAA Reviews serves as a comprehensive resource for information on mathematics books, providing details on recent publications, top recommendations, and suggested acquisitions for libraries.
Publishing eight reviews of mathematics-related books bi-monthly, MAA Reviews now hosts several thousand reviews along with listings of thousands of other books. This extensive database offers a wealth of information for those interested in mathematics literature.

Additional Sources for Math Books Review

Open Access

The Notices of the AMS runs one or two reviews per issue; links to past reviews from the Notices can be found on the page above.

The Bulletin of the AMS runs detailed reviews of more technical books.

SIAM News runs a couple of book reviews per issue.

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MathSciNet is the online version of Mathematical Reviews. The main focus is on research papers, of course, but many books are also reviewed.

The American Mathematical Monthly runs one or two longer reviews per issue.

Mathematics Magazine and The College Mathematics Journal also publish reviews, though not as regularly as the Monthly. The CMJ includes a “Media Highlights” column that includes brief comments on books, articles, and other appearances of mathematics in the media.

Math Horizons runs regular book reviews, usually written by undergraduates.

SIAM Review runs many book reviews in each of its issues.

The UMAP Journal also runs reviews.