The words of mathematics
Subtitle: an etymological dictionary of mathematical terms used in English
By: Steven Schwartzman.
Series: MAA spectrum
Publisher: Mathematical Association of America
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 261
Subjects: Mathematics -- Dictionaries
Description: Explains the orgins of over 1500 mathematical terms used in English. This book concentrates on where those terms come from and what their literal meanings are.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-261).
"A reference book describing the origins of over 1500 mathematical terms used in English, including a glossary that explains the historical and linguistic terms used in the book."