The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (Penguin Reference Books) - Softcover

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9780140513424: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (Penguin Reference Books)

Synopsis

This definitive, hands-on reference source is "a masterpiece" (New Scientist)

Considered the standard quick-reference tool for students of mathematics, The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics has been completely revised, updated, and expanded. It now includes:

* over 3,000 headwords, fully cross-referenced and with approp-riate diagrams
* entries that cover all branches of pure and applied mathematics
* biographies of over 200 key figures in mathematics
* over 350 new entries on the latest topics such as chaos, fractals, and graph theory

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About the Author

David Nelson is a Lecturer in Education at the University of Manchester, England, specializing in mathematics education and microcomputing.

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9780141010779: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (Penguin Dictionary)

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ISBN 10:  0141010770 ISBN 13:  9780141010779
Publisher: Penguin Books, 2003
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