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The words of mathematics : an etymological dictionary of mathematical terms used in English / Steven Schwartzman.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Schwartzman, Steven, author.
- Series:
- Spectrum, 2638-9045 ; v. 17
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mathematics--Dictionaries.
- Mathematics.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (vii, 261 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, DC : Mathematical Association of America, c1994.
- System Details:
- Mode of access : World Wide Web
- Contents:
- Introduction Acknowledgments Explanation of terms and symbols A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Appendix: Mathematical entries that are etymologically related, grouped by roots References
- Notes:
- "A reference book describing the origins of over 1500 mathematical terms used in English, including a glossary that explains the historical and linguistic terms used in the book."
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-261).
- Electronic reproduction. Providence, Rhode Island : American Mathematical Society. 2012
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781614445012 (online)
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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