
The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics
Fourth edition
David Nelson(Author)
Penguin Books Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 2. October 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
496 pages
978-0-14-103023-4 (ISBN)
Description
The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics takes in all branches of pure and applied mathematics, from algebra to mechanics and from number theory to statistics. Invaluable for students at all levels, it is also a useful and versatile source book for economists, business people, engineers, technicians and scientists of all kinds who use mathematics in the course of their work.
Reviews / Votes
The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics belongs in every classroom and on the bookshelf of every budding young mathematician, not just to satisfy curiosity but to light a fire that could burn a lifetime. -- Nick Lord * The Mathematical Gazette *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
346 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-103023-4 (9780141030234)
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E-Book
10/2008
1st Edition
Penguin Books Ltd
€10.99
Available for download
Person
David Nelson has recently retired from his post as Lecturer in Education at Manchester University. He specialises in mathematical education and micro-computing. He lives in Inverness.