Uniqueness of trigonometric series and descriptive set theory, 1870-1985 (Q1802244)

The paper under review is a very well researched work which explores the historical developments of the methods which have been devised to deal with existence and uniqueness of trigonometric series representations. The author begins with the predecessors of Cantor and describes the developments of the theory up to the most recent contributions. The author's account of the contribution of the Moscow school, and of its metaphysical point of view, is particularly stimulating and enjoyable.