A Career in Mathematics in France between the Two World Wars: the publishing industry and Albert Châtelet’s educational turn
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This article focuses on Albert Châtelet’s publishing activities. The mathematician produced a major work, addressing many different types of audiences. Through his editorial investment, Châtelet took an important part in the life of the publishing house Bourrelier & Cie. The article scrutinizes the aims of the school textbooks Châtelet edited, and sheds light on the role such editing activities played in the mathematician’s professional trajectories.
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