Authoritative and reliable, this is the ideal reference guide to mathematics. Now in its third edition, the dictionary has been expanded to include over 500 new entries. It provides clear definitions of a wide range of mathematical concepts, making it an invaluable tool for school students and undergraduates.

* Covers pure and applied mathematics, as well as statistics

* Entries on major mathematicians

* Includes mathematics of more general interest, including fractals, game theory, and chaos theory

* Appendices provide useful tables for ready reference