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Spectrum Ser.: Words of Mathematics : An Etymological Dictionary of Mathematical Terms Used in English by Steven Schwartzman (1996, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherAmerican Mathematical Society
ISBN-100883855119
ISBN-139780883855119
eBay Product ID (ePID)254441
Product Key Features
Number of Pages270 Pages
Publication NameWords of Mathematics : an Etymological Dictionary of Mathematical Terms Used in English
LanguageEnglish
SubjectReference, General
Publication Year1996
TypeTextbook
AuthorSteven Schwartzman
Subject AreaMathematics
SeriesSpectrum Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight17 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN93-080612
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews‘Mathematical dictionaries rarely explain where any of the terms came from, and then only briefly ... This is the first book that combines a mathematical dictionary and an etymological dictionary and as such, is recommended for any library covering the field of mathematics.’ American Reference Books Annual, 'Mathematical dictionaries rarely explain where any of the terms came from, and then only briefly ... This is the first book that combines a mathematical dictionary and an etymological dictionary and as such, is recommended for any library covering the field of mathematics.' American Reference Books Annual
Dewey Edition20
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal510/.3
Table Of Content1. Explanation of terms and symbols; 2. An Etymological dictionary of mathematical terms; 3. Appendix: Mathematical entries that are etymogically related, grouped by roots.
SynopsisThe Words of Mathematics explains the origins of over 1500 mathematical terms used in English. While other dictionaries of mathematics define technical terms, this book concentrates on where those terms came from and what their literal meanings are. The words included here range from simple to advanced. This dictionary is easy to use. Although some of the entries are highly technical, the book explains them in plain English. The introduction gives an overview of how the ancient language known as Indo-European developed into Latin, Greek, French and English, the languages from which most of our mathematical vocabulary has been derived. Another section discusses the many ways in which mathematicians have borrowed and created their specialized vocabulary over the centuries. A glossary explains historical and linguistic terms used throughout the book.
LC Classification NumberQA5 .S375 1994
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