The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is pleased to announce that Ismar Volić has been awarded the 2025 Euler Book Prize.

Euler Book Prize 

Established in 2005 and first awarded in 2007 to honor the 300th birthday of Leonhard Euler, the Euler Book Prize recognizes authors of outstanding mathematics books that enhance public understanding and appreciation of the subject. 

The prize celebrates excellence across a wide range of genres, including monographs, histories, biographies, fiction, poetry, essays, and interdisciplinary works. Eligible books must be published in English within five years of the award and are selected for their clarity, insight, and impact on a wide audience. Virginia and Paul Halmos generously support the prize.

About This Year’s Recipient

Ismar Volić’s Making Democracy Count is a timely and engaging exploration of the mathematics that underpins democratic systems. With clarity and conviction, Volić brings complex topics, such as voting theory, apportionment, gerrymandering, and the Electoral College, to life, showing how mathematics plays a crucial role in collective decision-making.

Grounded in real-world examples and accessible to readers of all backgrounds, Making Democracy Count offers essential insights without political bias, encouraging critical thinking about how democracy functions and how it can be strengthened. Volić’s thoughtful and compelling work exemplifies the spirit of the Euler Book Prize, demonstrating the power of mathematics to inform civic life.

Learn more about the award and submit a nomination.

About MAA The Mathematical Association of America is the world’s largest community of mathematicians, students, and enthusiasts. We accelerate our understanding of our world through mathematics because mathematics drives society and shapes our lives. Learn more at maa.org.