Mathematics

< b>Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin 20 Best Bets for Student Researchers 2002< br>< I>Booklist/Reference Book Bulletin< /I> Editor's Choice of Outstanding Reference titles < /b> < p>Mathematical concepts are explained in this illustrated set, along with a fascinating historical overview of the field. It explores the uses and effects of math in daily life, and provides information on different career choices in this field. Each volume includes sidebars, bibliographies, timelines, charts, glossary, a guide to resources on the Web, and individual and cumulative indexes.