Encyclopedia of Mathematics (James Tanton)

Encyclopedia of Mathematics

Author| James Stuart Tanton
Language| English
Subject| Mathematics
Publisher| Facts on File

Publication date

| 2005
Publication place| United States
Media type| Print (Hardcover and Paperback)
Pages| 576
ISBN| 0816051240
OCLC| 438169762

Encyclopedia of Mathematics is a 2005 encyclopedic reference work by American author James Tanton that was published by Facts-on-File of New York.[1][2]

## Synopsis

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The book has over 1000 entries, which discuss various concepts, definitions, people, and theorems that pertain to mathematics. The book also contains six essays that discuss the various branches of mathematics and their history.

## Reception

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Booklist praised the book as a useful "basic resource for students who wish to have a better understanding of simple or not-so--simple mathematical concepts" and the School Library Journal called the encyclopedia "comprehensive".[3][4]

## References

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1. ^ "TEACHER MAKES MATHEMATICS ACCESSIBLE; BAGELS, LAUNDRY BECOME TOOLS FOR LEARNING". Boston Globe. Apr 24, 2005. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
2. ^ Sci-tech news, Volume 60, Issues 1-4. Special Libraries Association. Science-Technology Division. 2006. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
3. ^ "Review: Encyclopedia of Mathematics". Booklist. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
4. ^ Ostergard, Maren. "Reference Books". School Library Journal. Retrieved 21 August 2012.

## External links

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* "Thinking Mathematics! A resource for teachers and students (Official author website)".
* "About the founder". St. Mark’s Institute of Mathematics. St. Mark's School. Archived from the original on 2012-09-02.

*[OCLC]: Online Computer Library Center number