The HarperCollins Dictionary of Mathematics First Printing Edition

by E. J. Borowski (Author), J. M. Borwein (Author)

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ISBN-13: 978-0064610193

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Covering an enormous range of technical terms from both pure and applied mathematics, this superb reference goes beyond basic definitions to provide helpful explanations and examples.

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Product Details

Paperback: 672 pages
Publisher: Collins; First Printing edition (August 28, 1991)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0064610195
ISBN-13: 978-0064610193
Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 1.5 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful

This is the Math Dictionary you want.

By William K. Klimack on May 10, 2002

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There are a number of mathematical dictionaries, of course. This effort is widely comprehensive (it would be a challenge to discover a topic not included) and sufficiently treats each topic. Masters level in coverage, it is accessible for undergraduates. I find it invaluable as a quick reference.

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful

A Superb Mathematical Dictionary

By A Customer on February 5, 2000

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With the fact that this is not an encyclopedic reference kept in mind, one can honestly say that this is the best mathematical dictionary available. The book covers every term one might expect to find: from the most elementary topics of the field through a complete undergraduate (and possibly first year graduate) mathematical education. It explains all terms with remarkable detail and clarity, clearing any doubt a reader of math textbooks might have concerning the terms therein contained. Barron's and McGraw-Hill provide very good dictionaries, but lack the clarity of exposition and enourmous scope of this one. Put plainly, I have found this to be an invaluable reference tool far superior to those offered by other publishing companies.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

The Solution to Head Scratching

By tom magee on March 5, 2002

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I was lucky enough in 1991 to find this book in my University book store. I have never found a more useful source of mathematical insight and basic conept derivation as this 'manual'.
There were occasion in my pure mathematics course where upon complete confusion with respect to an off-the-wall assignment from my professor that this book enabled me to break down the problems into sizeable chunks.
The cross referencing is invaluable and I would thoroughly recommend this to ALL mathematics under-graduates, in engineering, biolgy, soical, sciences.
If only there had been something similar for my Statistics MSc.

I will be defintiely buying edition 2 of this book when it lands.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

Fabulous repository of mathematical terms

By A Customer on September 20, 2001

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This is the best dictionary I have ever seen for undergraduated. This dictionary is complete, clear and not expansive. It is not complete as a CRC encyclopedia for graduated but for an undergraduated and even a beginning graduate it is the best one, because it explains all terms you can encounterand many more. Also it has biographies of great mathematicians. If you look for a dictionary of mathematics buy this one.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

Great Dictionary.

By G. Chastain on June 15, 2005

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My job requires extensive technical writing skills in the form of developing mathematical algorithms or creating presentations or other documentation that frequently requires that mathematical concepts be clearly defined for the reader. Even when you think you know a good definition for a mathematical term, this dictionary will likely give you a better one. Good reference to keep around.

This is perhaps one of the best, if not the best, mathematics dictionary. But it is just that, a dictionary of mathematical terms and phrases. Do no expect it to teach you any subject in mathematics. It would be great for any student taking a mathematics course. If the student runs across a term that he/she might have forgotten, the student can refer to this dictionary for a quick reminder.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

Nice Dictionary

By Jason Crease on February 28, 2004

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I'm yet to find a better maths dictionary. Lots of definitions. Well organized/cross-referenced. As an undergraduate, I'm yet to look up something and be disappointed. Handy tables at the back.
It doesn't get 5 stars because of a few glaring misprints.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

Extraordinary

By twyman, rod on April 18, 2000

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i am enthusiastic about this dictionary. i am working on my minor in mathematics, and i have yet to find a major term or mathematics luminary "not" mentioned in this dictionary. this concise dictionary borders on the comprehensive. many entries are followed by concept facilitating drawings; the definitions are adventurous and yet intellectually accessible. in addition, the dictionary is esthetically appealing. it is unlikely that you will tire of handling this " erudite tome." do not let the 1991 copyright date fool you. these guys knew what they were doing -- they were ahead of their time.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

So good I own 2 copies

By A Customer on January 21, 2004

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This is by far the best Mathematics Dictionary I have ever come across. My original copy has been so well read it is held together with tape! I keep one copy at work and one at home and reccommend it to all my Math majors. It is really useful for undergraduate and graduate Math majors and still handy for faculty. As well as good definitions for most math terms it also has short bios for many mathematicians which can be useful in adding historical context to a course.

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Repeatedly a source of annoyance to me

I have owned a copy of this dictionary for many years, and I also own two other dictionaries of mathematics. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Louis Barton

Needed this book

The reason I purchased this is for work. It has come in handy and is exactly what I was hoping it would be.

Published on February 10, 2013 by nadlenitia43

Great Reference

One of my favorite reference books, the quality is superb and explanations of terms with noted examples, equations, or drawings is what you would hope to find. Read more

Published on January 10, 2012 by P. B. Terry

This seems obsolete

The same authors are listed for the
Collins Web-Linked Dictionary of Mathematics, 2nd, 2002/2005,
which I chose instead.
Likely the same book, but improved.

Published on January 4, 2012 by J Bandl

Better tnan a textbook!

I teach math in high school, and I have found this dictionary more useful than the textbook. The definitions are more precise and understandable than in a book designed to be... Read more

Published on February 4, 2007 by Delirium

Thorough Coverage of Mathematics

Well written and edited. Definitions and explanations are clear and to the point. As I flipped through the book, I ran into many, many entries which I did not understand, but in... Read more

Published on March 15, 2006 by W. L. Willis

Good reference, but an amazing toilet reading material!

If you're anything like me, you enjoy reading while in the toilet, doing one of the necessities of human nature, this reference has a great "random open" feature, where you can... Read more

Published on September 20, 2004 by N. Bourbaki

The Best Dictionary of Mathematics I Know Of

The thoroughness of this dictionary makes it great both for browsers like me and for real mathematicians. I can't imagine anyone outgrowing this work. Read more

Published on December 28, 2003

My First (& Only) Choice

A more handy dictionary of math than this one, I have yet to find. Profusely illustrated with equations, graphs, diagrams and charts, it is yet comprehensive enough not to miss... Read more

Published on March 17, 2003 by Bibliophile