The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Mathematics

by Oxford University Press

Featuring explanatory figures, diagrams, and tables for ready reference to complement the succinct definitions and clear explanations, helpful examples of a wide range of mathematical terms and concepts, and brief biographical sketches of great mathematicians, this comprehensive dictionary will serve as an indispensable and trustworthy guide to the dynamic world of mathematics. 130 illustrations.

Genres: Mathematics, Reference, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

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Reviews

[Aidan J. Horn · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you want to buy this dictionary, don't buy the 4th edition. There is a newer edition (currently the 5th edition is the newest edition). The 4th edition is not comprehensive enough and leaves out these terms:
• arity
• class (of x), written as [x]
• commutativity (of maps)
• determinant (from the quadratic formula: b^2-4ac)
• endomorphism
• functor
• idempotent
• kernel / null space (but 'nullity' is defined)
• kernel equivalence
• level curve/surface (f(x, y, z) = a constant)
• magma/groupoid
• monoid
• monomorphism
• nabla (although 'gradient (grad)' is defined as the vector obtained by applying the del operator)
• natural map / canonical map (π : X→X/E)
• similar matrices (If Q^(-1) A Q = B then A and B are similar)
• simply-connected region
• standard basis (although the equivalent term 'canonical basis' is included)
• standard product
• uniform convergence

[Ray A · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reference book meets the need.

[Colin Twemlow · Rating 3 out of 5]

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