The CRC Encyclopedia of Mathematics, Third Edition - 3 Volume Set Contributor(s): Weisstein, Eric W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1420072218 ISBN-13: 9781420072211 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $717.75 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2009 Annotation: The third edition of a bestseller, The CRC Encyclopedia of Mathematics is now presented as a three-volumes set. Keeping the format that made the previous editions so popular, the third edition provides definitions, formulas, illustrations, web links, and facts from mathematics, the sciences, and engineering, while the new three-volume style make the information easier to find. The book has been extensively updated and many new entries added. One of the nicest things about this book is that it is accessible to anyone who has some background in high school mathematics. Every entry contains a definition followed by a formula, sometimes an illustration, and then bibliographic information. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Reference - Mathematics | Applied - Technology & Engineering | Engineering (general) |
Dewey: 510.3 |
LCCN: 2009012262 |
Physical Information: 7.8" H x 9.4" W x 12.1" (21.05 lbs) |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This third edition of a bestseller is now presented as a three-volume set, making it much more accessible and easier to use when searching for information. Maintaining the format that made its predecessors so popular, this edition has been extensively expanded, revised, and updated. It now contains nearly 12,000 entries. Each article provides definitions, formulas, illustrations, web links, bibliographic information, and facts from mathematics, the sciences, and engineering. Written by a single author, the encyclopedia is written in an informal style, making it accessible to anyone who has an interest in mathematics. The three-volume set is beautifully bound with much improved typesetting and format. Dramatically Expanded to Be the Most Comprehensive Library Reference on Mathematics Available Today
Improvements to the Third Edition include:
Eric W. Weisstein began compiling scientific encyclopedias as a high school student more than 20 years ago. He studied physics and astronomy at Cornell University and California Institute of Technology and received his Ph.D. from Cal Tech in 1996. An expert Mathematica user since the 1990s, Weisstein continues to work closely with the main development teams at Wolfram Research, providing input and advice for future features of Mathematica. He is a sought-after speaker on mathematics communication, scientific computing, and knowledge management on the internet. He has participated in a number of important standards initiatives and led Wolfram Research's contribution on a National Science Digital Library project. Weisstein is also a primary math and science consultant for the CBS television drama NUMB3RS.
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