The words of mathematics : an etymological dictionary of mathematical terms used in English / / Steven Schwartzman [[electronic resource]]

• Autore: Schwartzman Steven
• Pubblicazione: Washington : , : Mathematical Association of America, , 1994
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (vii, 261 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)
• Disciplina: 510/.3
• Soggetto topico: Mathematics
• Note generali: Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 02 Oct 2015).
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-261).
• Nota di contenuto: Explanation of terms an symbols -- An Etymological dictionary of mathematical terms -- ; Appendix : Mathematical entries that are etymologically related, grouped by roots.
• Sommario/riassunto: The Words of Mathematics explains the origins of over 1500 mathematical terms used in English. While other dictionaries of mathematics define technical terms, this book concentrates on where those terms came from and what their literal meanings are. The words included here range from simple to advanced. This dictionary is easy to use. Although some of the entries are highly technical, the book explains them in plain English. The introduction gives an overview of how the ancient language known as Indo-European developed into Latin, Greek, French, and English, the languages from which most of our mathematical vocabulary has been derived. Another section discusses the many ways in which mathematicians have borrowed and created their specialized vocabulary over the centuries. A glossary explains historical and linguistic terms used throughout the book.
• Titolo autorizzato: The words of mathematics
• ISBN: 1-61444-501-X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910790362703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: MAA spectrum.