A Concise Oxford Dictionary of Mathematics - Couverture rigide

Clapham, Christopher

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0198661568 ISBN 13 : 9780198661566

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 1990

Synopsis

This is a reference book for students of mathematics which gives definitions and clear explanations of all the terms they are likely to meet. It covers the concepts and terminology of all topics that feature in the A-level syllabus, the first year of degree level courses and teacher training courses. The book also includes entries which are concerned with important mathematics of more general interest, and short biographical sketches of the great mathematicians.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Authoritative and reliable, this A-Z provides jargon-free definitions for even the most technical mathematical terms. With 3,000 entries ranging from Achilles paradox to zero matrix, it covers all commonly encountered terms and concepts from pure and applied mathematics and statistics, for example, linear algebra, optimisation, nonlinear equations, and differential equations. In addition, there are entries on major mathematicians and on topics of more general interest, such as fractals, game theory, and chaos. Using graphs, diagrams, and charts to render definitions as comprehensible as possible, entries are clear and accessible and offer an ideal introduction to the subject. Useful appendices follow the A-Z dictionary and include lists of Nobel Prize winners and Fields' medallists, Greek letters, formulae, and - new to this edition - tables of inequalities, moments of inertia, Roman numerals, and more. This edition contains recommended web links at entry level, which are accessible and kept up to date via the Dictionary of Mathematics companion website. Fully revised and updated in line with curriculum and degree requirements this dictionary is indispensable for students and teachers of mathematics, and for anyone encountering mathematics in the workplace.

Biographie de l'auteur

James Nicholson has taught at Harrow School and was Head of Mathematics at Belfast Royal Academy. He is involved with many mathematical and statistical professional associations and has a particular interest in education. He has had seven articles published, and currently holds a bursary from the Teaching Statistics Trust to support a classroom-based research project. He is the co-author of Statistics GCSE for AQA (OUP, 2001).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0198661568
• ISBN 13: 9780198661566
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 210
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible