The Princeton companion to mathematics
The Princeton companion to mathematics
- New Jersey Princeton University Press 2008
- xx, 1034p.,
https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691118802/the-princeton-companion-to-mathematics
This is a one-of-a-kind reference for anyone with a serious interest in mathematics. Edited by Timothy Gowers, a recipient of the Fields Medal, it presents nearly two hundred entries, written especially for this book by some of the world’s leading mathematicians, that introduce basic mathematical tools and vocabulary; trace the development of modern mathematics; explain essential terms and concepts; examine core ideas in major areas of mathematics; describe the achievements of scores of famous mathematicians; explore the impact of mathematics on other disciplines such as biology, finance, and music — and much, much more.
9780691118802 (hb.)
Mathematics--Study and teaching (Higher)
Axiom of Determinacy
Influence of Mathematics
510 / GOW
https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691118802/the-princeton-companion-to-mathematics
This is a one-of-a-kind reference for anyone with a serious interest in mathematics. Edited by Timothy Gowers, a recipient of the Fields Medal, it presents nearly two hundred entries, written especially for this book by some of the world’s leading mathematicians, that introduce basic mathematical tools and vocabulary; trace the development of modern mathematics; explain essential terms and concepts; examine core ideas in major areas of mathematics; describe the achievements of scores of famous mathematicians; explore the impact of mathematics on other disciplines such as biology, finance, and music — and much, much more.
9780691118802 (hb.)
Mathematics--Study and teaching (Higher)
Axiom of Determinacy
Influence of Mathematics
510 / GOW