The words of mathematics

Schwartzman, Steven.

The words of mathematics an etymological dictionary of mathematical terms used in English / [electronic resource] : Steven Schwartzman. - Washington, D.C. : Mathematical Association of America, c1994. - vii, 261 p. : ill. - Spectrum series . - 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 (p. 257-261).


Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.






Mathematics--Dictionaries.


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