Dictionary of Algebra, Arithmetic, and Trigonometry

✍ Scribed by Steven G. Krantz

• Year: 2000
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 341
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Clear, rigorous definitions of mathematical terms are crucial to good scientific and technical writing-and to understanding the writings of others. Scientists, engineers, mathematicians, economists, technical writers, computer programmers, along with teachers, professors, and students, all have the need for comprehensible, working definitions of mathematical expressions. To meet that need, CRC Press proudly introduces its Dictionary of Algebra, Arithmetic, and Trigonometry- the second published volume in the CRC Comprehensive Dictionary of Mathematics. More than three years in development, top academics and professionals from prestigious institutions around the world bring you more than 2,800 detailed definitions, written in a clear, readable style, complete with alternative meanings, and related references.From Abelian cohomology to zero ring and from the very basic to the highly advanced, this unique lexicon includes terms associated with arithmetic, algebra, and trigonometry, with natural overlap into geometry, topology, and other related areas.Accessible yet rigorous, concise but comprehensive, the Dictionary of Algebra, Arithmetic, and Trigonometry is your key to accuracy in writing or understanding scientific, engineering, and mathematical literature.

✦ Table of Contents

Front cover......Page 1
PREFACE......Page 6
CONTRIBUTORS......Page 8
A......Page 10
B......Page 28
C......Page 34
D......Page 62
E......Page 74
F......Page 84
G......Page 104
H......Page 128
I......Page 142
J......Page 174
K......Page 180
L......Page 190
M......Page 212
N......Page 226
O......Page 234
P......Page 238
Q......Page 256
R......Page 260
S......Page 284
T......Page 312
U......Page 320
V......Page 324
W......Page 328
X......Page 334
Y......Page 336
Z......Page 338
Back cover......Page 341