“Concise Dictionary of Mathematics” by Christopher Clapham is a comprehensive and reliable reference guide for students and teachers of mathematics, as well as anyone who encounters mathematical terms in their professional life. Published by Oxford University Press, it aims to provide clear and jargon-free definitions for a wide range of mathematical concepts.
Key Features
• Extensive Coverage: The book contains thousands of entries, covering terms from pure and applied mathematics, as well as statistics. It’s designed to be useful for those from high school level up through the first year of a university degree.
• Accessible Explanations: The definitions are written to be easy to understand, and the book often uses graphs, diagrams, and charts to clarify complex topics.
• Beyond Definitions: In addition to technical terms, the dictionary includes biographical sketches of influential mathematicians and covers topics of general interest, such as fractals and game theory.
• Supplementary Materials: The book includes useful appendices with lists of Greek letters, common formulas, and other reference tables. More recent editions also include recommended web links for further study.
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