British Society for the History of Mathematics


The British Society for the History of Mathematics 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 dealing with the history of mathematics and aimed at a broad audience." The prize was named in honour of Peter M. Neumann, who is a longstanding supporter of and contributor to the society. It carries an award of £600.The previous winners are:
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: J 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