The HarperCollins Dictionary of Mathematics

by E.J. Borowski

Covering an enormous range of technical terms from both pure and applied mathematics, this superb reference goes beyond basic definitions to provide helpful explanations and examples.

Genres: Reference, Mathematics, Nonfiction, Dictionaries, Science

672 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1991

Reviews

[Bryan Kornele]

I use this reference all the time. Great book for mathematical info.

[Layth]

Very useful

[Nivasilyev]

I use this book as a reference to read math history. The illustrations of famous curves help me a lot to understand what I'm reading.

[Gus Lackner]

I agree with the praise printed on the back of the book: "Undergraduates will find it invaluable." I sure have.

[James Morrison]

Far more mathematics than I will ever need, but a fascinating book to browse. Every time I look up one topic, I find references to several others that catch my interest. For example, I started with Russell's Paradox and quickly found myself reading about Naive Set Theory.

There are many excellent diagrams and plenty of equations for those who enjoy digging into the details. If you have an interest in mathematics, or simply want a comprehensive reference, this book is well worth owning.

The only thing I couldn't find was the Hazen-Williams formula. Still, no reference work can cover absolutely everything. Highly recommended.