Viva: Encyclopedia Of Mathematics

A useful reference providing current and accurate information on the subject for high school and college students. Comprehensive coverage includes significant discoveries in mathematics, in addition to definitions of basic terms, thought-provoking essays, and capsule biographies of notable scientists in mathematics- all presenting a wide range of valuable information compiled into a single source. Written in easy-to-understand language, the encyclopaedia explains the importance of mathematics to society and includes summaries of notable events throughout history related to the subject. Featuring more than 800 cross-referenced entries, the encyclopaedia includes six essays, interspersed throughout the text, that discuss the evolution of algebra and equations, calculus, functions, geometry, probability and statistics, and trigonometry. Enhanced by more than 150 black-and white illustrations, photographs, and charts, entries include Area • Complex numbers • Divisibility rules • Fractions • Greek mathematics • Infinity • Logarithm • Multiplication • Sir Isaac Newton • Paradox • Blaise Pascal • Pythagoras • Sphere • Tangent • Triangle • Vector About Author: James Tanton, Ph.D earned a degree in mathematics from PrincetonUniversity in 1994. He is currently the founding director of the St Mark’s Institute of Mathematics, a newly established organization designed to promote mathematics and the enjoyment of the pursuit at all levels.