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The public image of mathematics is not of the best. The work of mathematicians and to a certain extent the work of computer scientists is not considered as an important contribution to our civilisation. Even in countries like France where mathematics enjoyed a higher reputation than elsewhere, things have changed. Mathematicians are dismayed to find “public” doors closed and there are increasing problems in obtaining financial supports for their research projects.
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Bulirsch, R. (1998). Public Image of Mathematics. In: Balog, A., Katona, G.O.H., Recski, A., Sza’sz, D. (eds) European Congress of Mathematics. Progress in Mathematics, vol 169. Birkhäuser, Basel. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-0348-8898-1_22
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