The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics: Fourth Edition

by David Nelson (Editor)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780141030234
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	12/30/2008
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	496
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

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.

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