Suitable for students and researchers in a wide range of mathematical disciplines Contains many examples and references Most topics take the reader to the frontiers of research.

The VNR Concise Encyclopedia of Mathematics aims to describe mathematical interrelations as briefly and precisely as possible and to smooth out access to specialist literature on mathematics to as many readers as possible.

Upon publication, the first edition of the CRCConcise Encyclopedia of Mathematics received overwhelming accolades for its unparalleled scope, readability, and utility. It soon took its place among the top selling books in the history of Chapman & Hall/CRC, and its popularity continues unabated.