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The ultimate mathematics reference bookThis is a oneofakind reference for anyone with a serious interest in mathematics. Edited by Timothy Gowers, a recipient of the Fields Medal, it presents nearly two hundred entrieswritten especially for this book by some of the world's leading mathematiciansthat introduce basic mathematical tools and vocabulary; trace the development of modern mathematics; explain essential terms and concepts; examine core ideas in major areas of mathematics; describe the achievements of scores of famous mathematicians; explore the impact of mathematics on other disciplines such as biology, finance, and musicand much, much more.Unparalleled in its depth of coverage, The Princeton Companion to Mathematics surveys the most active and exciting branches of pure mathematics. Accessible in style, this is an indispensable resource for undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics as well as for researchers and scholars seeking to understand areas outside their specialties.Features nearly 200 entries, organized thematically and written by an international team of distinguished contributors Presents major ideas and branches of pure mathematics in a clear, accessible style Defines and explains important mathematical concepts, methods, theorems, and open problems Introduces the language of mathematics and the goals of mathematical research Covers number theory, algebra, analysis, geometry, logic, probability, and more Traces the history and development of modern mathematics Profiles more than ninetyfive mathematicians who influenced those working today Explores the influence of mathematics on other disciplines Includes bibliographies, crossreferences, and a comprehensive indexContributors include:Graham Allan, Noga Alon, George Andrews, Tom Archibald, Sir Michael Atiyah, David Aubin, Joan Bagaria, Keith Ball, June BarrowGreen, Alan Beardon, David D. BenZvi, Vitaly Bergelson, Nicholas Bingham, Bla Bollobs, Henk Bos, Bodil Branner, Martin R. Bridson, John P. Burgess, Kevin Buzzard, Peter J. Cameron, JeanLuc Chabert, Eugenia Cheng, Clifford C. Cocks, Alain Connes, Leo Corry, Wolfgang Coy, Tony Crilly, Serafina Cuomo, Mihalis Dafermos, Partha Dasgupta, Ingrid Daubechies, Joseph W. Dauben, John W. Dawson Jr., Francois de Gandt, Persi Diaconis, Jordan S. Ellenberg, Lawrence C. Evans, Florence Fasanelli, Anita Burdman Feferman, Solomon Feferman, Charles Fefferman, Della Fenster, Jos Ferreirs, David Fisher, Terry Gannon, A. Gardiner, Charles C. Gillispie, Oded Goldreich, Catherine Goldstein, Fernando Q. Gouva, Timothy Gowers, Andrew Granville, Ivor GrattanGuinness, Jeremy Gray, Ben Green, Ian Grojnowski, Niccol Guicciardini, Michael Harris, Ulf Hashagen, Nigel Higson, Andrew Hodges, F. E. A. Johnson, Mark Joshi, Kiran S. Kedlaya, Frank Kelly, Sergiu Klainerman, Jon Kleinberg, Israel Kleiner, Jacek Klinowski, Eberhard Knobloch, Jnos Kollr, T. W. Krner, Michael Krivelevich, Peter D. Lax, Imre Leader, JeanFranois Le Gall, W. B. R. Lickorish, Martin W. Liebeck, Jesper Ltzen, Des MacHale, Alan L. Mackay, Shahn Majid, Lech Maligranda, David Marker, Jean Mawhin, Barry Mazur, Dusa McDuff, Colin McLarty, Bojan Mohar, Peter M. Neumann, Catherine Nolan, James Norris, Brian Osserman, Richard S. Palais, Marco Panza, Karen Hunger Parshall, Gabriel P. Paternain, Jeanne Peiffer, Carl Pomerance, Helmut Pulte, Bruce Reed, Michael C. Reed, Adrian Rice, Eleanor Robson, Igor Rodnianski, John Roe, Mark Ronan, Edward Sandifer, Tilman Sauer, Norbert Schappacher, Andrzej Schinzel, Erhard Scholz, Reinhard SiegmundSchultze, Gordon Slade, David J. Spiegelhalter, Jacqueline Stedall, Arild Stubhaug, Madhu Sudan, Terence Tao, Jamie Tappenden, C. H. Taubes, Rdiger Thiele, Burt Totaro, Lloyd N. Trefethen, Dirk van Dalen, Richard Weber, Dominic Welsh, Avi Wigderson, Herbert Wilf, David Wilkins, B. Yandell, Eric Zaslow, and Doron Zeilberger
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- Q: What is 'The Princeton Companion to Mathematics' about? A: This book is a comprehensive reference for anyone interested in mathematics, featuring nearly two hundred entries written by leading mathematicians. It covers essential mathematical concepts, theorems, and the history of modern mathematics.
- Q: Who is the editor of this book? A: The book is edited by Timothy Gowers, a renowned mathematician and recipient of the Fields Medal.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Princeton Companion to Mathematics' have? A: The book contains a total of 1034 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is bound in hardcover, providing durability for extensive use.
- Q: When was 'The Princeton Companion to Mathematics' published? A: The book was published on September 28, 2008.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in mathematics? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible style, making it suitable for undergraduate and graduate students as well as researchers.
- Q: What topics are covered in this mathematics reference book? A: The book covers various topics including number theory, algebra, analysis, geometry, logic, and probability, among others.
- Q: Does this book include contributions from multiple authors? A: Yes, it features entries from an international team of distinguished contributors, including over ninety-five prominent mathematicians.
- Q: Are there any additional resources included in the book? A: Yes, it includes bibliographies, cross-references, and a comprehensive index to assist readers.
- Q: Can this book be beneficial for researchers in fields outside mathematics? A: Absolutely, the book explores the influence of mathematics on disciplines such as biology, finance, and music, making it a valuable resource for researchers in various fields.