How to Find Out in Mathematics
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How to Find Out in Mathematics

A Guide to Sources of Information

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How to Find Out in Mathematics

A Guide to Sources of Information

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How to Find Out in Mathematics: A Guide to Sources of Information, Second Revised Edition presents updated topics about probability and statistics, dictionaries and encyclopedias, computing, and mathematical education. The book discusses the modifications of the content of professional actuarial examinations; the assimilation of modern mathematics into the school curriculum; and the establishment of government departments to administer financial support for mathematical research. The text also describes the efforts to improve communication between mathematicians (i.e. the inception of the Mathematical Offprint Service and the publication of Contents of Contemporary Mathematical Journals by the American Mathematical Society). People who are studying, teaching, or applying mathematics will find the book helpful.

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Publisher
Pergamon
Year
2014
ISBN
9781483138640
Edition
2
Topic
Mathematics
Subtopic
Mathematics General
Index
Mathematics

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. How to Find Out in Mathematics: A Guide to Sources of Information
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. List of Illustrations
  6. Preface to the Second Edition
  7. Chapter 1. Careers for Mathematicians
  8. Chapter 2. The Organization of Mathematical Information
  9. Chapter 3. Mathematical Dictionaries, Encyclopedias and Theses
  10. Chapter 4. Mathematical Periodicals and Abstracts
  11. Chapter 5. Mathematical Societies
  12. Chapter 6. Mathematical Education
  13. Chapter 7. Computers and Mathematical Tables
  14. Chapter 8. Mathematical History and Biography
  15. Chapter 9. Mathematical Books. Part 1: Bibliographies
  16. Chapter 10. Mathematical Books. Part 2: Evaluation and Acquisition
  17. Chapter 11. Probability and Statistics
  18. Chapter 12. Operational Research and Related Techniques
  19. APPENDIX I: Sources of Russian Mathematical Information
  20. APPENDIX II: Mathematics and the Government
  21. APPENDIX III: Actuarial Science
  22. Index