Brief Mathematics Dictionary

Author: Shen Yitan
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: This dictionary is not only a novel reference tool, but readers can also select relevant entries to read it as a popular science book. The entries listed in the dictionary include mathematical terms, mathematicians, branches of mathematics, and also cover various aspects of the history of mathematics. Due to the close connection between mathematics and computer science, it also includes some terms from computer science. The entries in this dictionary are sorted by Pinyin. Each entry has an English translation, making it also serve as a concise Chinese-English mathematics dictionary. The appendix of this dictionary includes "Readings of Common Mathematical Symbols, Formulas, and Equations in English" and "English Abbreviations" for reference. This dictionary is rich in illustrations and images, suitable for a broad readership with secondary education (or higher) to consult. It can also inspire readers' mathematical thinking and provide rich materials for teachers in classroom teaching, quality education, educational reform, and teaching of mathematics culture courses.