Encyclopedia of Mathematics (James Tanton) explained

Encyclopedia of Mathematics
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Release Date:	2005
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

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

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]}

External links

• Web site: Thinking Mathematics! A resource for teachers and students (Official author website).
• Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20120902131247/http://www.stmarksschool.org/academics/mathematics/math-institute/about-the-founder/index.aspx . 2012-09-02 . About the founder . St. Mark’s Institute of Mathematics . .

Notes and References

1. News: TEACHER MAKES MATHEMATICS ACCESSIBLE; BAGELS, LAUNDRY BECOME TOOLS FOR LEARNING. https://archive.today/20130131231822/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston/access/826509301.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+24,+2005&author=&pub=Boston+Globe&desc=TEACHER+MAKES+MATHEMATICS+ACCESSIBLE+;+BAGELS,+LAUNDRY+BECOME+TOOLS+FOR+LEARNING&pqatl=google. dead. January 31, 2013. 21 August 2012. Boston Globe. Apr 24, 2005.
2. Book: Sci-tech news, Volume 60, Issues 1-4. 2006. Special Libraries Association. Science-Technology Division. 21 August 2012.
3. Web site: Review: Encyclopedia of Mathematics. Booklist. 21 August 2012.
4. Web site: Ostergard. Maren. Reference Books. School Library Journal. 21 August 2012.