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Questions about The American Mathematical Monthly

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Who founded The American Mathematical Monthly?

The American Mathematical Monthly was founded by Benjamin Finkel in 1894. Finkel established it as an expository journal aimed at a wide audience of mathematicians.

Who publishes The American Mathematical Monthly?

The journal is published by Taylor and Francis on behalf of the Mathematical Association of America.

What is the Lester R. Ford Award given by The American Mathematical Monthly?

The Lester R. Ford Award is given annually by The American Mathematical Monthly to authors of articles of expository excellence published in the journal.

Who is the editor-in-chief of The American Mathematical Monthly?

The editor-in-chief of The American Mathematical Monthly is Annalisa Crannell.

What makes The American Mathematical Monthly different from other math journals?

The American Mathematical Monthly is an expository journal intended for a wide audience of mathematicians, rather than a venue for narrow specialist research. It has been described as the most widely read mathematics journal in the world.

When was The American Mathematical Monthly established?

The American Mathematical Monthly was established in 1894 by Benjamin Finkel.