The words of mathematics : an etymological dictionary of mathematical terms used in English /
Schwartzman, Steven
The words of mathematics : an etymological dictionary of mathematical terms used in English / Steven Schwartzman. - vii, 261 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. - MAA spectrum . - MAA spectrum .
"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).
1. Explanation of terms and symbols 2. An Etymological dictionary of mathematical terms 3. Appendix: Mathematical entries that are etymogically related, grouped by roots.
0883855119
Mathematics--Dictionaries.
Ref/QA5 / .S37 1994
The words of mathematics : an etymological dictionary of mathematical terms used in English / Steven Schwartzman. - vii, 261 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. - MAA spectrum . - MAA spectrum .
"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).
1. Explanation of terms and symbols 2. An Etymological dictionary of mathematical terms 3. Appendix: Mathematical entries that are etymogically related, grouped by roots.
0883855119
Mathematics--Dictionaries.
Ref/QA5 / .S37 1994
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