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The words of mathematics : an etymological dictionary of mathematical terms used in English / Steven Schwartzman.

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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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