TY - BOOK AU - Schwartzman,Steven TI - The words of mathematics: an etymological dictionary of mathematical terms used in English T2 - MAA spectrum SN - 0883855119 AV - Ref/QA5 .S37 1994 PY - 1994///] CY - Washington, DC PB - Mathematical Association of America, KW - Mathematics KW - Dictionaries N1 - "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 UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/cam026/93080612.html ER -