Dictionary of mathematics terms

by Douglas Downing

This quick-reference dictionary for math students, teachers, engineers, and statisticians defines more than 700 terms related to algebra, geometry, analytic geometry, trigonometry, probability, statistics, logic, and calculus. It also lists and defines mathematical symbols, includes a brief table of integrals, and describes how to derive key theorems. Filled with illustrative diagrams and equations.

Genres: Reference, Mathematics, Textbooks, Science

488 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2009

About the author

Douglas Downing is Professor Emeritus of Economics at Seattle Pacific University, where he taught from 1983 to 2018. He holds a BS and a PhD in economics from Yale University. At SPU, he taught economics, quantitative methods, astronomy, and globalization. Dr. Downing also served in various leadership roles and authored 15 books, including a trilogy of math adventure novels. His 2015 book, Freedom, Opportunity, and Security, explores the relationship between economic policy and the political system.

Reviews

[Gus Lackner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Concise and valuable.

[TK Keanini · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the perfect size reference book. It goes perfectly with a huge pot of coffee, the latest version of Mathmatica, and 12 hours of continious concentration.

[Dusty Hope]

succint but NOT comprehensive