1 “... of the volume editor to make this book of mathematical rather than historical interest. The contributions...”

2 “... detailed index shows the numerous connections among the topics treated. Every chapter has a historical...”

3 “... development of the main theory, there are discussion sections that cover historical aspects, motivation...”

4 “... the historical development. An appendix gives basic results from topology, homology and homotopy theory...”

5 “..., geometry and analysis. Volume 1 contains: • A detailed historical survey and bibliography of the Novikov...”