A Historical Dictionary of Mathematical Terms

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A Historical Dictionary of Mathematical Terms is written by Holger Becker and published by Springer Nature. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 3032028779 (ISBN 10) and 9783032028778 (ISBN 13).

This unique reference work systematically presents and studies mathematical terms, sourcing literature from antiquity until the 20th century. The book provides detailed and reliable information on the origins and developments of more than 1,000 mathematical terms from all branches of mathematics. The dictionary is based on extensive research of the primary literature, cites from original sources, provides historical illustrations, discusses synonyms and competing terms, and quotes critical or approving comments on newly created terms. Each entry is self-contained and includes a bibliography. All major mathematical fields are represented, ranging from geometry and arithmetic to, for example, calculus, topology, and category theory. This is the second of two volumes, covering terms that begin with the letters J through Z.