The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics

Fourth edition

Dr David Nelson

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Penguin
05 January 2009

Reference works; Mathematics & Sciences; Mathematics

Revised and updated edition of this excellent resource

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.

By: Dr David Nelson
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 343g
ISBN: 9780141030234
ISBN 10: 0141030232
Pages: 496
Publication Date: 05 January 2009
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Secondary , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

David Nelson has recently retired from his post as Lecturer in Education at Manchester University. He specialises in mathematical education and micro-computing. He lives in Inverness.

Reviews for The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics: Fourth edition

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 *