Dictionary of Classical and Theoretical Mathematics

Scientists, engineers, mathematicians, economists, technical writers, computer programmers, along with teachers, professors, and students, all have the occasional need for comprehensible, working definitions of mathematical expressions. With more than 1,000 entries, the Dictionary of Classical and Theoretical Mathematics provides definitions, related references, and a list of alternative terms and definitions. From absolute class field to Zorn's Lemma, this volume includes terms from the fields of classical and theoretical mathematics, including geometry, topology, set theory, mathematical logic, chaos theory, and number theory.