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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Of the short mathematics dictionaries available I would recommend this one. Its target audience is anyone from the curious to first year undergraduate students.
It gives concise definitions followed by clear explanations written in plain english. It has broad coverage of the traditional areas of mathematics, but also includes historical entries, important theorems, mathematical definitions from physical science and modern developments. Its cross-referencing is excellent and its type-set make for comfortable reading. Most important of all it makes what can seem like a dry subject interesting.
It gives concise definitions followed by clear explanations written in plain english. It has broad coverage of the traditional areas of mathematics, but also includes historical entries, important theorems, mathematical definitions from physical science and modern developments. Its cross-referencing is excellent and its type-set make for comfortable reading. Most important of all it makes what can seem like a dry subject interesting.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
A good source for succinct definitions of many core terms and concepts, but limited in scope
25 July 2009
Format:Paperback
This dictionary is nicely suited for its purpose, i.e., a relatively compact presentation of core terms and concepts. Although this edition is approximately 150 pages longer than the previous edition, its still relatively compact when compared to full size mathematics dictionaries. While not as comprehensive as larger volumes (e.g., the excellent but older Mathematics Dictionary by James and James), this dictionary often provides more concise definitions then its cohorts.
Its smaller size means its often quicker to find the terms you want here than in a larger dictionary, and its also a plus if you travel frequently, as it more easily fits into a carry bag or computer case. Its primary weakness is its lack of more comprehensive coverage, occasionally, lacking definitions of even some basic terms.
Having more than one mathematics dictionary can provide different perspectives. Thus, although this cannot be recommended as the 'one' mathematics dictionary to own, it can be recommended for use with other dictionaries as a good alternate source for concise definitions.
Its smaller size means its often quicker to find the terms you want here than in a larger dictionary, and its also a plus if you travel frequently, as it more easily fits into a carry bag or computer case. Its primary weakness is its lack of more comprehensive coverage, occasionally, lacking definitions of even some basic terms.
Having more than one mathematics dictionary can provide different perspectives. Thus, although this cannot be recommended as the 'one' mathematics dictionary to own, it can be recommended for use with other dictionaries as a good alternate source for concise definitions.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Practical and useful way to get to know the basis of mathematics and reach a masterful view of its history.
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