From the publisher: The reference book contains information about the scientific life and activities of more than 1,500 scientists - mathematicians and mechanics of the past and present. The chronology of the most important events in the field of mathematics and the list of literature, which includes works on the history of mathematics and mechanics, monographs and articles on the work of scientists, as well as the most significant collections of works are given. For researchers - mathematicians, mechanics, historians of science, teachers of higher and secondary schools, graduate students and students, as well as for readers interested in the history of science and technology .