MCGRAW-HILL DICTIONARY OF MATHEMATICS

ISBN: 9780071410496

作者: McGraw-Hill

出版社: 7-09999

出版年: 2003-1

页数: 304

定价: 179.0

装帧: Pap

内容简介

This title offers the language of mathematics at your fingertips. Derived from the world-renowned "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition", this vital reference offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, convenient, quick-find format. Whether you're a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with an interest in science, there is no better or more authoritative way to stay up-to-speed with the current language of mathematics or gain an understanding of its key ideas and concepts. Written in clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet in-depth enough for scientists, educators, and advanced students, "The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Mathematics, Second Edition" has been extensively revised, with 4,000 entries encompassing the language of mathematics and statistics.It includes synonyms, acronyms, and abbreviations. It provides pronunciations for all terms. It covers such topics as algebra, analysis, arithmetic, logic and set theory, number theory, probability and statistics, topology, and trigonometry. It also includes an appendix containing tables of useful data and information. It is based on the "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms" - for more than a quarter-of-a-century the standard international reference. Carefully reviewed for clarity, completeness, and accuracy, the "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Mathematics, Second Edition", offers a standard of excellence unmatched by any similar publication.