Soviet mathematics/ science books

In summary, during a conversation, it was mentioned that there is a website where someone from India has uploaded a large collection of mathematics and science books that were published in the Soviet Union. These books are in English and were popular in India in the past. The publishers, Mir and Raduga, no longer operate in Russia, so there are no copyright claims on the books. However, further investigation is needed to confirm the copyright status of these books.
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Hi

Found a site where somebody from India has uploaded a LOT of mathematics and science books which were published in Soviet Union.
These are all in English...Publishers are Mir, Raduga etc.
http://mirtitles.org/

All the publishers there no longer operate in Russia, so there is no copyright claim on the books...These soviet books were
very popular in India in old days...

(Nod)
 
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IssacNewton said:
Hi

Found a site where somebody from India has uploaded a LOT of mathematics and science books which were published in Soviet Union.
These are all in English...Publishers are Mir, Raduga etc.
http://mirtitles.org/

All the publishers there no longer operate in Russia, so there is no copyright claim on the books...These soviet books were
very popular in India in old days...

(Nod)

Thanks for the link, we will have to investigate the copyright issues to confirm the status of these but what you say is consistent with my memory of the situation (but things do change).

CB
 

Related to Soviet mathematics/ science books

1. What were the most popular Soviet mathematics/science books?

The most popular Soviet mathematics/science books were:

  • Mathematics: "Mathematics: Its Content, Methods, and Meaning" by A. D. Aleksandrov, A. N. Kolmogorov, and M. A. Lavrent'ev
  • Physics: "Fundamentals of Physics" by A. F. Ioffe
  • Chemistry: "General Chemistry" by N. N. Semenov
  • Biology: "Fundamentals of General Biology" by I. I. Shmal'gauzen
  • Astronomy: "Theoretical Astronomy" by V. A. Ambartsumian

2. How were Soviet mathematics/science books different from Western books?

Soviet mathematics/science books differed from Western books in a few ways:

  • They were heavily influenced by Marxist ideology and often included political commentary.
  • They focused more on theoretical concepts and less on practical applications.
  • They were often more affordable and widely accessible to the general public.
  • They were translated into multiple languages and distributed to other communist countries.

3. What impact did Soviet mathematics/science books have on the scientific community?

Soviet mathematics/science books had a significant impact on the scientific community, both in the Soviet Union and internationally. They introduced new theories and concepts, and many Soviet scientists made groundbreaking discoveries in fields such as mathematics, physics, and biology. They also influenced the development of science education and research methods.

4. How were Soviet mathematics/science books censored?

Soviet mathematics/science books were subject to strict censorship by the government. Certain topics or ideas that were deemed politically sensitive or conflicting with Marxist ideology were removed or altered. This censorship often led to the omission of important information and hindered the progress of scientific research.

5. Are Soviet mathematics/science books still relevant today?

Many Soviet mathematics/science books are still relevant today as they laid the foundation for many modern scientific theories and concepts. However, some of the information and theories presented in these books may be outdated or have been disproven. As with any scientific literature, it is important to approach Soviet mathematics/science books critically and consider the context in which they were written.

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