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.
Neumann 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." 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:
2025: The Waltz of Reason: The Entanglement of Mathematics and Philosophy, Karl Sigmund 2023: Casanova's Lottery: The History of a Revolutionary Game of Chance, Stephen M. Stigler 2021: The Flying Mathematicians of World War I, Tony Royle 2019: Going Underground, Martin Beech 2017: A Mind at Play, Jimmy Soni & Rob Goodman 2015: The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage, Sydney Padua. 2013: The History of Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction, Jacqueline Stedall. 2011: The Math Book, Clifford A. Pickover. 2009: The Archimedes Codex, Reviel Netz and William Noel.
Other prizes HiMEd Awards LMS-BSHM Hirst Prize (jointly awarded by the London Mathematical Society and the BSHM) Schools Prize Taylor and Francis Early Career Research Prize Undergraduate Essay Prize
Presidents of the BSHM 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 2023 : Christopher Hollings
References
External links BSHM website