A Primer of Mathematical Writing
Being a Disquisition on Having Your Ideas Recorded, Typeset, Published, Read, and Appreciated
2nd Edition
Published on 30. December 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
243 pages
978-1-4704-3658-2 (ISBN)
Description
This is the second edition of a book originally published in 1997. Today the internet virtually consumes all of our lives (especially the lives of writers). As both readers and writers, we are all aware of blogs, chat rooms, and preprint servers. There are now electronic-only journals and print-on-demand books, Open Access journals and joint research projects such as MathOverflow-not to mention a host of other new realities. It truly is a brave new world, one that can be overwhelming and confusing. The truly new feature of this second edition is an extensive discussion of technological developments. Similar to the first edition, Krantz's frank and straightforward approach makes this book particularly suitable as a textbook for an undergraduate course.
Reviews / Votes
Every aspiring author of mathematics should have this book." - Paul J. Campbell, Mathematics MagazineReviews and Endorsements of the First Edition:
"Krantz, a prolific and distinguished mathematical author, discourses engagingly (yet seriously) on the art and etiquette of virtually all types of writing an academic mathematician is likely to encounter ... Grammatical points, stylistic and typesetting issues, and the correct and effective use of mathematical notation are handled deftly and with good humor ... [Hopefully] senior faculty will consider it mandatory reading for graduate students and even upper-division undergraduates. An enjoyable way to learn some fundamentals of good mathematical writing. Highly recommended." - CHOICE
"Well written in a lively style and will be found useful by anybody who is aware of the power and significance of writing in the mathematical profession." - European Mathematical Society Newsletter
More details
Series
Edition
Second Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Providence
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
465 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4704-3658-2 (9781470436582)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Steven G. Krantz, Washington University, St. Louis, MO.
Content
The basics
Topics specific to the writing of mathematics
Exposition
Other types of writing
Books
Writing with a computer
The world of high-tech publishing
Closing thoughts
Bibliography
Index
Topics specific to the writing of mathematics
Exposition
Other types of writing
Books
Writing with a computer
The world of high-tech publishing
Closing thoughts
Bibliography
Index