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