The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Mathematics

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Mathematics, 4th Revised edition--------------------------------------------------Authoritative and reliable, this A-Z provides jargon-free definitionsfor even the most technical mathematical terms. With 3,000 entriesranging from Achilles paradox to zero matrix, it covers all commonlyencountered terms and concepts from pure and applied mathematics andstatistics, for example, linear algebra, optimisation, nonlinear equations,and differential equations. In addition, there are entries on majormathematicians and on topics of more general interest, such as fractals,game theory, and chaos. Using graphs, diagrams, and charts to renderdefinitions as comprehensible as possible, entries are clear and accessibleand offer an ideal introduction to the subject. Useful appendices followthe A-Z dictionary and include lists of Nobel Prize winners and Fields'medallists, Greek letters, formulae, and - new to this edition - tablesof inequalities, moments of inertia, Roman numerals, and more. Thisedition contains recommended web links at entry level, which are accessibleand kept up to date via the Dictionary of Mathematics companion website.Fullyrevised and updated in line with curriculum and degree requirementsthis dictionary is indispensable for students and teachers of mathematics,and for anyone encountering mathematics in the workplace.