Mathematics: Web-Linked Dictionary

by E.J. Borowski, Jonathan M. Borwein

Web-linked Dictionary

Mathematics



This completely revised and updated edition is designed for anyone who needs to understand the basic terms of mathematics.
Includes more than 9,000 definitions and 400 illustrations


Covers all major fields within mathematics, including real and complex analysis, abstract algebra, number theory, metamathematics, topology, vector calculus, differential equations, continuum mechanics, measure theory, graph theory, and logic


Now includes numerous useful links to authoritative Web sites to further expand research in the field


Contains biographical details of important mathematicians

Genres: Reference, Mathematics, Nonfiction, Dictionaries, Science

832 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1991

Reviews

[Gus Lackner · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Bryan Kornele · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[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.

[Layth]

Very useful