A clash of mathematical titans in Austin: Harry S. Vandiver, and Robert Lee Moore (1924-1974)

Leo Corry

doi:10.1007/BF02986177

A clash of mathematical titans in Austin: Harry S. Vandiver, and Robert Lee Moore (1924-1974)

Leo Corry

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The article discusses the author's views on the conflict between mathematicians Robert Lee Moore and Harry Schultz Vandiver that affected the Department of Applied Mathematics and Astronomy at the University of Texas. He cites that the feud, which was ignited due to personal differences, created academic separations and divided the unity among mathematicians. The author presents a summarized profile of the two with highlights on their differences in terms of academic works and research.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	62-74
Number of pages	13
Journal	Mathematical Intelligencer
Volume	29
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02986177
State	Published - Sep 2007

Keywords

TEXAS
MOORE, Robert L.
VANDIVER, Harry Schultz
INTERPERSONAL conflict
MATHEMATICIANS

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