The CRC Concise Encyclopedia of Mathematics

About this book

The CRC Concise Encyclopedia of Mathematics is a compendium of mathematical definitions formulas figures tabulations and references. Its informal style makes it accessible to a broad spectrum of readers with a diverse range of mathematical backgrounds and interests. This fascinating useful book draws connections to other areas of mathematics and science and demonstrates its actual implementation - providing a highly readable distinctive text diverging from the all-too-frequent specialized jargon and dry formal exposition. Through its thousands of explicit examples formulas and derivations The CRC Concise Encyclopedia of Mathematics gives the reader a flavor of the subject without getting lost in minutiae - stimulating his or her thirst for additional information and exploration. This book serves as handbook dictionary and encyclopedia - extensively cross-linked and cross-referenced not only to other related entries but also to resources on the Internet. Standard mathematical references combined with a few popular ones are also given at the end of most entries providing a resource for more reading and exploration.