Mathematically speaking
Subtitle: a dictionary of quotations
By: selected and arranged by Carl C. Gaither and Alma E. Cavazos-Gaither ; illustrated by Andrew Slocombe.
Contributors: Gaither, Carl C., 1944-; Cavazos-Gaither, Alma E., 1955-
Publisher: Institute of Physics Pub.
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Bristol; Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 484
Subjects: Mathematics -- Quotations, maxims, etc.
Description: "Mathematically Speaking is a book of quotations. It brings together in one easily accessible form the best expressed thoughts that are especially illuminating and pertinent to the discipline of mathematics. Here you will find quotations from the most famous to the unknown." "The extensive author and subject indexes provide you with the perfect tool for locating quotations for practical use or pleasure, and you will soon enjoy discovering what others have said on topics ranging from algebra to zero."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 363-395) and indexes.