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
* Includes synonyms, acronyms, and abbreviations
* Provides pronunciations for all terms
* Covers such topics as algebra, analysis, arithmetic, logic and set theory, number theory, probability and statistics, topology, and trigonometry
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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. Less
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