Publisher's Synopsis
From algebra to number theory, statistics to mechanics, this versatile and completely updated reference takes in all branches of pure and applied mathematics. Features include:
- More than 3,200 cross-referenced entries, supported by dozens of
explanatory diagrams - Expanded, up-to-date sections on such topics as chaos, fractals,
and graph theory - Biographies of more than 200 key figures in mathematics
- Comprehensive coverage of subjects taught in both high school
and college