The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics - Couverture souple

Daintith, John; Nelson, R.

 
9780140511192: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics

Synopsis

This dictionary, up to and including first-year university level, covers pure mathematics, statistics, probability theory, information theory, game theory, cybernetics logic and applied mathematics. In addition, a number of short biographies of major mathematicians are given.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Revue de presse

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)

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