Handbook of Writing for the Mathematical Sciences
Handbook of Writing for the Mathematical Sciences
The subject of mathematical writing has been infused with life once again by Nick Higham as he follows up his successful HWMS volume with this much-anticipated second edition. As is Higham's style, the material is enlivened by anecdotes, unusual paper titles, and humorous quotations. This handy new volume provides even more information on the issues you will face when writing a technical paper or talk, from choosing the right journal in which to publish to handling your references. Its overview of the entire publication process is invaluable for anyone hoping to publish in a technical journal. The original book has been completely revised, making use of feedback from readers as well as Higham's own large file of ideas based on his experiences in reading, writing, editing, examining, and supervising theses.
- The most obvious changes to this second edition are the new chapters: 'Writing and Defending a Thesis', 'Giving a Talk', 'Preparing a Poster', and 'TeX and LaTeX'
- New material in existing chapters: 'How to Referee' in the chapter 'Publishing a Paper', 'Library Classification Schemes', in the renamed chapter 'Aids and Resources for Writing and Research'
- Separate author and subject indexes; updated bibliography; more than 70 new references in the bibliography, and a Web page for the book at www.siam.org/books/ot63 have all been provided
Reviews & endorsements
'Any professional mathematician (whether in the corporate world or in academe) who writes, and therefore puts math into print, should have this handbook on the reference shelf …The information needed by writers, editors, and their assistants to prepare clear, accurate, and understandable mathematical material is contained in this book. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students should read it from cover to cover. They will then find themselves well prepared to express their thoughts in writing throughout their scientific careers …' Barbara A. Simmons, Technical Communication
'Higham's handbook is to the technical writer what The Elements of Style by Strunk and White is to the liberal arts writer. I've reached for The Elements of Style many times and expect to reach for Handbook of Writing for the Mathematical Sciences even more frequently.' Keith Parris, Senior Technical Writer, Alcatel Network System
Product details
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184 pages
252 × 177 × 15 mm
0.569kg
Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. General principles
- 2. Writer's tools and recommended reading
- 3. Mathematical writing
- 4. English usage
- 5. When English is a foreign language
- 6. Writing a paper
- 7. Revising a draft
- 8. Publishing a paper
- 9. Writing and defending a thesis
- 10. Writing a talk
- 11. Giving a talk
- 12. Preparing a poster
- 13. TeX and LaTeX
- 14. Aids and resources for writing and research
- Appendices
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Name index
- Subject index.
