The Facts on File Dictionary of Mathematics
John Daintith, Richard Rennie
Infobase Publishing, Jan 1, 2009 - Mathematics - 273 pages
Encompassing every mathematical term and concept of interest, this book conveys information to students and general readers in a proven, accessible format. This fourth edition contains approximately 320 new entries, dozens of new photographs, new pronunciation symbols, a list of websites, and a bibliography. Current entries and back matter have been revised as needed. Relating significant information in a non-specialist manner, this dictionary is an invaluable resource.
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