The Best Writing on Mathematics 2021 - by Mircea Pitici

This annual anthology brings together the year's finest mathematics writing from around the world, offering a fascinating glimpse into the history, philosophy, teaching, and everyday aspects of math.

With essays from leading names and fresh new voices, this collection delves into the nature, meaning, and practice of mathematics, taking readers behind the scenes of today's hottest mathematical debates.

From a brief history of "lockdown mathematics" to decoding the politics of a seventeenth-century play in which the characters are geometric shapes, this anthology offers something for everyone interested in math.

With an introduction by Mircea Pitici and edited by him since 2010, this is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the world's most fascinating subject.